2011 Kia Sportage Key Fob Battery Replacement Guide

If your auto remote key fob is no longer working properly, the battery surely needs to be replaced. In this post, we described how to open your remote key fob and replace your Kia key battery.
What size battery does 2011 Kia Sportage remote key fob take
Changing battery in keyless entry remote require one CR2032 battery and flat head screwdriver. Prepare these materials and tools before opening and make sure to match the size of your fob’s batteries.- flat head screwdriver
- 1xCR2032 battery
Step by step instruction
A small coin battery installed inside the your remote key fob. Remove any internal key first, and then try to pry apart the keyless entry remote.
Accurately try to open your remote key fob with flat head screwdriver. Replace 1xCR2032 battery with flat head screwdriver.
Change old battery with new one CR2032. Be sure to connect the battery the right way around in a circuit. Your key fob will not work if you put battery wrong way.
After the new battery installed, check key fob functionality by pressing buttons. If everything is functioning, assemble your keyless entry fob's body in reverse order.
At this point squeeze keyless entry fob's back cover together. Line your shell two halves together and put it in place by hands from top to bottom. Inspect your key case for gaps. If it is not firmly closed try to repeat last step.
Video of key fob disassembly
How To Change The Key Fob Battery For A Kia Sportage (2011-2015)