How to Replace the Key Fob Battery in a Cadillac XT4
Steps from the 2025 Cadillac XT4 owner's manual.
- Press the button on the side of the remote key near the bottom and pull out the mechanical key.
- Use the mechanical key blade in the slot to remove the battery cover by hand.
- Pull on the tab to access the battery and remove the old battery without using a metal object.
- Insert the new CR2450 lithium or equivalent battery with the positive side facing up.
- Place the seal back into the groove around the battery compartment.
- Snap the battery cover back onto the remote key and reinsert the mechanical key.
- Replace the battery when the Driver Information Center displays REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY.
- Do not touch the circuitry on the remote key, since static could damage it.
- Reassemble the key properly so liquids cannot enter the housing.
Source: 2025 Cadillac XT4 owner's manual, PDF pages 13, 12. 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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