How to Replace the Key Fob Battery in a Acura RLX Sport Hybrid
Steps from the 2020 Acura RLX Sport Hybrid owner's manual.
- Remove the built-in key from the remote.
- Pry off the upper half carefully at the edge with a coin.
- Press down on the center of the assembly and take out the battery.
- Install the new CR2032 battery with the correct polarity.
- Replace the battery if the indicator does not come on when the button is pressed.
- Battery type: CR2032; replace it every three to four years to protect the rechargeable battery.
- Wrap the coin in cloth to avoid scratching the transmitter, and keep batteries away from children.
Source: 2020 Acura RLX Sport Hybrid owner's manual, PDF page 532. 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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