How to Replace the Key Fob Battery in a Chevrolet Blazer
Steps from the 2026 Chevrolet Blazer owner's manual.
- Press the button on the side of the remote key and pull out the mechanical key.
- Pry the two halves of the remote key apart with a flat tool near the key slot.
- Push the old battery and slide it toward the bottom of the remote key, without using a metal object.
- Insert a new CR2032 or equivalent battery with the positive side facing the back cover.
- 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 it.
- Reinsert the key.
- Replace the battery when the DIC displays REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY.
- Do not touch the circuitry; static could damage the remote key.
- The battery is not rechargeable.
Source: 2026 Chevrolet Blazer owner's manual, PDF pages 14, 13. 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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