GMC Acadia Key Fob Battery
Replacement Guide
How to change the battery in the key fob
remote control for a 1st generation 2007 to 2016 GMC Acadia SUV with photos.
 2016 Acadia Key Fob |
 Notch - Bottom Right Edge |
 Insert Flathead Screwdriver |
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automotive maintenance tutorial was specifically written to assist
owners of the first generation (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012,
2013, 2014, 2015 & 2016) GMC Acadia in changing a dead battery in
the key fob remote control for the keyless entry system. Owners of other General Motors vehicles such as the Buick Verano, Regal, LaCrosse, Cascada, Encore, Enclave, Envision, GMC Canyon, Sierra 1500, Terrain, Yukon, Denali, Savana, Spark, Sonic, Cruze, Malibu, Impala, Volt, Camaro, Corvette, SS, Trax, Equinox, Traverse, Tahoe, Suburban, Colorado, Silverado and Express may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful. A replacement coin cell (A.K.A. "button" or "watch") battery is part number CR2032. The only tool needed to access and replace the battery is a small flathead screwdriver. |
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 Separate Two Halves |
 Pry Out Old Battery |
 Old Battery Removed |
| Insert the blade of
the small flathead screwdriver in to the notch on the bottom right edge of
the fob near the red "Panic" button. Gently pry apart the two halves of the fob and turn over the rear cover to expose the old battery. Either pull out the old battery with your finger nail or gently pry it out with the small flathead screwdriver. Try to avoid damaging the metal electrical contacts with the screwdriver. |
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 Maxell CR2032 3V |
 "+" Positive Side Down |
 Push In New CR 2032 |
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| Push a new # CR2032
3 volt coin cell battery in to the holder on the rear cover of the fob. Make sure the "+" positive side is facing down and the "-" negative side is facing up towards you. New CR2032 3V batteries are available from a variety of manufacturers such as Panasonic, Maxell, Energizer, Sony, GE and Duracell. Double check that the new battery is securely installed in to the socket. |
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 Line Up Two Halves |
 Snap Together Key Fob |
 Test New Key Fob Battery |
| Line up the two
halves of the key fob and gently pop them back together. Make sure that the front and rear of the key fob are flush together at every edge. To test the new key fob battery, stand near your Acadia and press the "Unlock" and "Lock" buttons. If the new battery is working properly, you should see the parking lights flash and hear the door locks opening or closing. For more, check out my other
2007-2016 GMC Acadia DIY Repair & Maintenance Guides. |
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