Do it yourself
Frequently asked questions about cars and motorcycles

How to Replace the Key Battery on a Kia Soul

Model: Kia Soul MK 2 - Years 2013-2018
Part: Key

Start by pressing the button that opens the physical key. This will create a slot. Next, unclip the back cover of the key, optionally using a medium-sized flat screwdriver. Once you have removed the back cover, you will have access to the exhausted battery of the Kia Soul key. You will then need to remove it by simply extracting it from its housing, completing the disassembly. To fit the new battery and close the key, just follow these steps in reverse order, and you will have successfully completed the replacement.

Updated on 1 April 2026 by ScegliAuto

Video tutorial

Related tutorials

Kia Soul (2013-2018 / MK 2) After changing the engine oil and oil filter, you will need to reset the maintenance light; here’s how to reset the service light on a Kia Soul. Firs…
Kia Soul (2013-2018 / MK 2) In this new mini guide dedicated to all of you who own a second generation Kia Soul (year 2013-2018), we will discover how to quickly and correctly r…
Kia Soul (2013-2018 / MK 2) If the front headlamp bulb of your Kia Soul Mk2 is not functioning correctly and you want to replace it, simply follow the steps described in this gu…

Other guides you may be interested in

How to Check the Oil Level on a Jeep Renegade?

To check the oil level on a Jeep Renegade, you need to open the bonnet to access the components inside the engine bay: on the lower left side of the engine block, you will find the dipstick for checking the level. This should be pulled out and thoroughly cleaned with a cloth: once cleaned, reinsert it back into its tube and pull it out immediately after. This way, you can check that the oil mark is between the minimum and maximum levels; finally, you can place the dipstick back in its tube.

Watch the video!


by ScegliAuto

More videos