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How to Replace the Key Battery in the Kia Ceed (2015)

Model: Kia Cee D JD, MK 2 - Years 2012-2018
Part: Key

In today's tutorial, you will see how to replace the key battery in the 2015 Kia Ceed; it is a very simple operation within everyone's reach. The battery we will replace is a CR 2032 button cell. Press the button and place the key in the operational position. Using a screwdriver, open the key housing to access the shell. Now you can extract the battery with the help of a small screwdriver. You can then reassemble the battery, ensuring the correct polarity, and insert the shell back in place. The replacement is complete, and you can test the functionality of all the buttons.

Updated on 5 May 2026 by ScegliAuto

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