Chevrolet
Tahoe Key Fob Battery Replacement Guide
How to change the battery in the key fob
remote control of a 3rd generation 2007 to 2014 GM Chevy Tahoe SUV.
 2014 Tahoe Key Fob |
 Back of Key Fob |
 Small Notch On Bottom |
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automotive maintenance tutorial was specifically written to assist
owners of the third generation (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012,
2013 & 2014) Chevrolet Tahoe in changing the battery in the key fob
remote control. Owners of related General Motors vehicles with similar key fobs such as the Suburban, Avalanche, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Yukon Denali, Sierra, Cadillac Escalade and Hummer H2 may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful. A replacement battery is part number CR2032 from various manufacturers such as Panasonic, GE, Energizer, Duracell, Maxell, Sony, and Philips. The only tool needed to replace the battery is a small flathead screwdriver used to pry apart the key fob. You may also be able to use a butter knife or a nail file. |
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 Insert Screwdriver In Notch |
 Pry Apart Key Fob Halves |
 Battery In Back Cover |
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to locate the small notch on the bottom edge of the key fob just below and
to the right of the red "Panic" button. To prevent from scratching the plastic surfaces, you may choose to cover the tip of your screwdriver with a thin micro fiber cloth. Carefully insert the blade of the small flathead screwdriver in to the notch and gently pry apart the two halves of the fob. The battery is located inside a socket on the back cover of the fob. You may need to lift off the rubber button piece and the green remote control circuit board to access the battery. |
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 Pull Out Old Coin Battery |
 Old CR 2032 3V Removed |
 Panasonic CR2032 3 Volt |
| Pry the old battery out of the holder in the back cover of the key fob with your finger nail or carefully use the flathead screwdriver. | ||
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 Insert New Battery In Holder |
 "+" Positive Side Facing Down |
 Re-Insert Buttons & Remote |
| Insert a new
CR2032 3 volt battery in to the socket with the "+" positive side facing down
and the "-" negative side facing up towards you. Line up the green remote control circuit board unit over the new battery with the electrical contacts in the correct position. Place the rubber buttons piece over the circuit board. |
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 Snap Together Two Halves |
 Flush Together All Around Fob |
 Test New Key Fob Battery |
| Line up the top
cover of the key fob over the back half and gently snap them together. Make sure that the two halves are flush together at each edge with no part of the rubber button piece visible. Test the new key fob battery by standing near your Tahoe and pressing the "Lock" or "Unlock" 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
Chevrolet Tahoe DIY Repair Guides. |
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