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How to Replace the Key Fob Battery on a Toyota Rav4

Model: Toyota Rav 4 Xa40, MK 4 - Years: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
Part: Key

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How do you replace the key fob battery on a Toyota Rav4? In this detailed video, follow these steps: take your key fob and slide the button to release the metal key. Once extracted, use a screwdriver to pry between the two plastic halves of the key cover until they separate.

Remove the worn battery with a screwdriver, take a new one of the same size and voltage.

Reassemble the cover by pressing the buttons until you hear a click. Finally, insert the metal key back into the fob. Check that the fob functions correctly.


Updated on 27 February 2026 by ScegliAuto


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