How to Replace the Key Fob Battery in a Lincoln MKZ

Steps from the 2015 Lincoln MKZ owner's manual (Intelligent Access transmitter).

  1. Slide the release on the back of the remote control and pivot the cover off.
  2. Insert a coin into the slot and twist to separate the housing.
  3. Remove the old batteries.
  4. Install the new batteries with the + sides facing each other.
  5. Put the label back between the two batteries.
  6. Reinstall the housing and cover.

Source: 2015 Lincoln MKZ owner's manual, PDF pages 58, 59. 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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