How to Change the Battery in the Mercedes-Benz Smart Key

Mercedes-Benz Key Fob on Table


Has the battery in your Mercedes-Benz smart key died? Don’t worry. Replacing the Mercedes-Benz key fob battery is simple. So, we put together the easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide below for the DIYers among our North Canton customers. Of course, if you’d rather have the service experts at Mercedes-Benz of Canton of Canton do it for you, they’d be happy to help. The Mercedes-Benz service cost for something like that is quite negligible.

How to Change the Mercedes-Benz Key Fob Battery (Chrome Keys)

Chrome Model with Round Red Button

  • Battery type – CR2025 (2)
  1. Slide the black tab to the right.
  2. Remove the metal key.
  3. Insert the metal key into the other end of the fob.
  4. Slide out the battery compartment.
  5. Remove the Mercedes-Benz key fob batteries.
  6. Replace the old batteries with new batteries.
  7. Slide the battery compartment back into the fob.
  8. Return the metal key to its original slot.

Chrome Model with Triangular Red Button

  • Battery type – CR2025 (1)
  1. Release the metal key by sliding the black tab to the right.
  2. Take the metal key out of the fob.
  3. Insert the metal key into narrow end of the slot on the fob.
  4. Pry off the back cover with the metal key.
  5. Pry out the battery with a flat head screwdriver.
  6. Install the new Mercedes key fob battery.
  7. Return the back cover and metal key to their places in the fob.

How to Change the Mercedes-Benz Key Fob Battery (Smart Key)

Smart Key Models

  • Battery type – CR2025 (2)
  1. Pull down the black latch at the bottom of the fob.
  2. Take the metal key out of the fob.
  3. Slide the metal key sideways into the fob until it triggers the latch.
  4. Slide out the battery compartment.
  5. Remove the Mercedes-Benz key fob batteries.
  6. Replace the old batteries with new batteries.
  7. Place the battery compartment and metal key back into the fob.

Take Advantage of Our Low Mercedes-Benz Service Cost

Our experts will be happy to help you change the battery in your Mercedes-Benz smart key. Our technicians are specially trained in all kinds of Mercedes-Benz service. Costs of repairs and maintenance are always competitively priced at Mercedes-Benz of Canton, especially when you take advantage of our service specials. And we make getting your car serviced easy. You can even schedule service online. We’re just a short drive away from North Canton and Massillon. So, drop by or contact us today!


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