GMC Terrain
Key Fob Battery Replacement Guide
How to change a dead battery in the key
fob remote control of a 1st generation 2010 to 2016 GMC Terrain SUV.
 2016 Terrain Key Fob |
 Back Side of Key Fob |
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automotive maintenance tutorial was specifically written to assist
owners of the first generation (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 &
2016) GMC Terrain 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, Acadia, 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 which is available from various manufacturers such as Panasonic, Sony, Energizer, GE, Maxell and Duracell. No tools are needed to access and replace the key fob battery. |
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 Chrome Silver Button |
 Release Metal Ignition Key |
| The first step is
to press the chrome silver button on the top left corner of the key fob to
release the metal ignition key. Then place your thumb in to the crevice where the metal ignition key used to reside and pull off the battery access panel. |
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 Pry Off Rear Cover |
 Back Cover Removed |
| Set the rear cover aside in a safe place. | |
 Tap Out Old Battery |
 Panasonic CR032 3 Volt |
| Turn over the key
fob and gently tap out the old battery from the socket. If necessary, use a small flathead screwdriver to carefully pry out the old battery. Try to avoid damaging the metal electrical contacts or the green circuit board with the screwdriver blade. |
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 Insert New CR 2032 |
 "+" Positive Side Up |
| Install a new CR2032 3 volt battery in to the holder with the "-" negative side facing down and the "+" side facing up towards you. | |
 Line Up Back Cover |
 Snap Closed Rear Cover |
| Line up the rear
cover over the battery. Gently snap the rear cover back in to place. |
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 Key Fob Re-Assembled |
 Test New Key Fob Battery |
| Double check that
the back cover is securely in place and flush together with the fob at every
edge. To test the new key fob battery, stand near your SUV and press the "Unlock" or "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
2010-2016 GMC Terrain DIY Repair & Maintenance Guides. |
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