Do it yourself
Frequently asked questions about cars and motorcycles

How to Replace the Key Battery in the Kia Ceed

Model: Kia Cee D MK 1 - Years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
Part: Key

See other generations:
Video tutorial

One of the simplest tasks you can perform on your first-generation Kia Ceed (2006-2012) is replacing the button battery inside the key. Below, we will explain step by step how to carry out the replacement independently. First, press the button located at the top of the cover and slide out the emergency key from the side.

Next, remove the rear cover of the remote and replace the old battery with a new, fully compatible one. Finally, reattach the rear cover.


Updated on 4 October 2026 by ScegliAuto


Related tutorials

Kia Cee D (2006-2012 / MK 1) Start by pressing and holding the button located on the top side of the electric key for our Kia Ceed, which will open the physical key. Next, using …
Kia Cee D (2006-2012 / MK 1) Today's step-by-step instructions will show you how to remove and replace the battery in a Kia Ceed 1.4. First, open the bonnet of the vehicle and be…
Kia Cee D (2012-2018 / JD, MK 2) 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 bat…

Other guides you may be interested in

How to Remove the Rear Seat of a Hyundai Tucson?

To remove the rear seat of a Hyundai Tucson, follow these steps. Start by moving the front seats to their most forward position to gain space. Next, locate the release lever on the underside of the rear seat, near the floor. Press this lever down while pulling the seat upwards to unlock it from the anchor pins. Once unlocked, tilt the seat upwards and forwards to remove it from its position. Repeat this process for both sides of the rear seat. Be careful of any electrical cables or components that may be connected to the seat during removal. Once the rear seat is removed, the disassembly is complete.

Watch the video!


by ScegliAuto

More videos