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How to Replace the Remote Battery on a KIA Sportage?

Model: Kia Sportage MK 3, SL - Years: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
Part: Key

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Replacing the remote battery on a KIA Sportage is very simple. For this task, you only need a small flathead screwdriver and a replacement battery, model CR2032. Start by extracting the emergency metal key by pressing the designated button.

Then, insert the screwdriver tip into the newly exposed slot and lever it apart to separate the remote into two halves. Finally, remove the old battery and insert the new one, ensuring the positive terminal faces down.


Updated on 30 May 2026 by ScegliAuto


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