How to Replace the Key Fob Battery in a Acura RLX
Steps from the 2020 Acura RLX owner's manual.
- Remove the built-in key from the keyless access remote.
- Pry off the upper half of the cover at the edge using a coin.
- Take care not to lose the buttons when removing the cover.
- Install the new battery with the correct polarity.
- Battery type: CR2032.
- Wrap the coin in a cloth to prevent scratching the remote.
- Replace the battery if the indicator does not come on when a button is pressed.
Source: 2020 Acura RLX owner's manual, PDF page 478. 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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