How to Replace the Key Fob Battery in a Honda CR-V

1. Remove the built-in key from the remote.
2. With the buttons facing down, pry off the upper half of the cover at the slot using the key grip.
3. Pry the battery out by its edge with a flat-tip screwdriver.
4. Insert the new battery with the correct polarity.

• Battery type: CR2032.
• Replace the battery if the indicator does not come on when the button is pressed.
• Wrap the key grip and screwdriver with a cloth to prevent scratching the remote.

Source: 2026 Honda CR-V owner's manual, PDF page 534. 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.