Step 1: Gather the necessary tools:
-CR2032 coin battery
-Small flathead screwdriver or key
Step 2: Locate the battery compartment:
-Press and hold the release button on the back of the key to separate the key from the housing.
Step 3: Open the battery compartment:
-Use the flathead screwdriver to pry open the battery compartment cover.
Step 4: Remove the old battery:
-Gently pry out the old battery using your finger or the flathead screwdriver.
Step 5: Insert the new battery:
-Place the new CR2032 battery into the compartment, ensuring the positive (+) side faces upwards.
Step 6: Close the battery compartment:
-Press the battery compartment cover back into place until it clicks shut.
Step 7: Reassemble the key:
-Align the key housing with the remote control and snap it back together until it clicks.
Step 8: Test the key:
-Press the lock or unlock button on the key to ensure it's working properly.
That's it! You've successfully replaced the remote key battery on your BMW E46.