How to disassemble the Kia K3 key?
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Kia K3 key disassembly method: Place a flat-head screwdriver in the notch at the bottom of the key, pry open the key shell, and slowly rotate the screwdriver left and right to pry it open. After prying open the notch, separate the upper and lower shells along the edge. You can use a card or simply slide your fingernail forward slowly to separate the upper and lower shells. The Kia K3 is a K-series model under Dongfeng Yueda Kia, with body dimensions of 4660 mm in length, 1780 mm in width, and 1450 mm in height, and a wheelbase of 2700 mm. In terms of appearance, the Kia K3 continues the family's tiger-nose design style, with an increased width of the grille, elongated lines of the headlights, and irregular silver ornaments decorating the fog light area.
Last time I took apart my K3 key fob myself, it was actually quite simple. There's a thin seam along the side of the key - just use a thin plastic card (a clipped corner of a membership card works) to gently pry along the seam until you hear a click. Be careful as the back cover clips are fragile; avoid using metal tools to prevent scratches. Inside, you'll find the battery (CR2032 model, available at supermarkets) in its slot. Before reassembling, remember to clean the contacts with alcohol swabs. Insert the battery with the printed side facing up, align the clips, and gently press to secure - the whole process takes less than 5 minutes. Tip: Take a photo before disassembly to remember component positions.
