1996 GMC Safari Key Fob Battery Replacement Guide
If your car key is no longer open doors correct, the battery surely needs to be changed. It's not complicated to change the battery in your key fob by yourself. All tools, that you need is explained in this post.
What type battery keyless entry remote use
Before beginning open remote key fob check all that you need: two CR2016 batteries and flat head screwdriver.- flat head screwdriver
- 2xCR2016 batteries
Simple steps to change the battery in your Safari's keyless entry remote
Inside of your key fob installed small button battery. Gently try to pry apart your remote key fob with flat head screwdriver. Remove CR2016 batteries with flat head screwdriver.
Now it's time to install new batteries inside fob’s body. Battery must be installed with the same polarity as was a previous. Your keyless entry remote will not work if you mistakenly place battery wrong way.
Before assembling keyless entry fob's case, make sure that all functions works by pressing buttons on circuit board.
The last thing to do is put your cover back on fob. Carefully try to assemble the two halves together by hands from top to bottom. Inspect your key fob shell for gaps. If it is not firmly closed try to repeat last step.
Video of remote key fob disassembly
How To Replace A 1995 - 1996 GMC Safari Key Fob Battery FCCID: ABO0104T
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