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How to Replace the Key Fob Battery on a Hyundai Santa Fe

Model: Hyundai Santa Fe MK 3 - Years: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
Part: Key

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The steps to replace the key fob battery on a Hyundai Santa Fe model produced from 2012 to 2018 are simple and quick to perform yourself. First, remove the top part of the key fob to access the emergency metal key. Insert the key or a flathead screwdriver into the gap created and gently pry open the key fob into two parts.

Remove the worn battery, insert a new battery that matches the model of the one removed, and then close the key fob. Reinsert the top part and the metal key, then test the key's functionality in the vehicle.


Updated on 25 October 2026 by ScegliAuto


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