Remote Key MB XR5 - battery replacement

[allanv6gt]

Ok, the nice smart car tells me the battery in my remote/proximity key is getting flat.
Almost 2yrs of ownership, so fair enough.
Bought the right batteries (2-pack) today at Dick Smith @ $7.90 less 20% sale discount.

But how do you break into these key fobs without breaking them?
I've pulled the nice Ford logo'd cover plate off, removed the old-style mechanical backup key, but ....?

There must be some wisdom out there.......someone, anyone ?

[paulie0735]

You need to split the black plastic case, use a butter knife

[Zippy7]

You're on the right track.
With the cover plate off and backup key out of the way, I used a small flat-head screwdriver and inserted it towards the narrow end of the fob (not the T end of the backup key, but the blade end).
Push in and gently twist - this will separate the fob.
Do it slowly and gently, as it comes into 2 parts, and you risk your PCB falling out.

[sleek7]

Changed mine about 6 months ago for the first time and it was a pain to figure out and to get open.

[allanv6gt]

I've tried a couple of times, but got real worried about stuffing it up, so backed off.

Funnily, the nice smart car has not issued the same warning for over a two weeks now. Same key. Go figure?

[mighty-mon]

Originally Posted by allanv6gt

I've tried a couple of times, but got real worried about stuffing it up, so backed off.

Funnily, the nice smart car has not issued the same warning for over a two weeks now. Same key. Go figure?

Try this Allan

[fonfe]

It's easy mate, you won't break it don't worry.
If your really worried about it just nip down to the dealer and get one of the technicians to do it -I'd be very surprised if they wanted to charge you as it takes 30secs to do