How to Replace the Key Fob Battery in a Chevrolet Bolt EV
Steps from the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV owner's manual.
- Press the button on the side of the remote key near the bottom and pull the key out.
- Separate the two halves of the remote key with a flat tool inserted near the key slot.
- Push on the battery and slide it toward the bottom of the remote key to remove it.
- Insert the new CR2032 or equivalent battery with the positive side facing the back cover and push it down until held.
- Check that the silicone mat sits correctly with no gaps or wrinkles.
- Set the remote key button side down on a hard surface and press the other half straight down to close the halves.
- Replace the battery when the DIC displays REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY.
- Do not touch the circuitry; static can damage the remote key.
- The battery is not rechargeable.
Source: 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV owner's manual, PDF page 14. Steps are summarized in our own words (AI-assisted, checked against the cited pages 2026-10-18). Other model years can differ; your manual has the final word.
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