How to Replace the Key Fob Battery in a Chevrolet Impala
Steps from the 2020 Chevrolet Impala owner's manual (RKE transmitter).
- Press the button on the RKE transmitter to extend the key blade.
- Pry off the battery cover with a finger.
- Push on the battery and slide it toward the key blade to remove it.
- Insert the new CR2032 or equivalent battery with the positive side facing up and push it down until held.
- Snap the battery cover back onto the transmitter.
- Do not touch any circuitry on the transmitter, since static could damage it.
- The battery is not rechargeable; replace it when the DIC indicates battery replacement is necessary.
Source: 2020 Chevrolet Impala owner's manual, PDF pages 15, 14. 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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