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How to Open the Remote for a Ford Explorer?

Model: Ford Explorer MK 5, U502 - Years 2011-2019
Part: Key

In this tutorial, you will see how to open the remote for a Ford Explorer, a very simple and quick operation, for example, to replace the battery. To do this, you will not need any special tools, just a replacement battery of type CR2025. First, locate the button on the back, then press it and open the cover. Next, unclip the internal cover where the emergency key is located and proceed with the battery replacement, ensuring the replacement is inserted the right way.

Updated on 9 August 2026 by ScegliAuto

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