How to Open the Key of a 2016 Elantra?
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Pull out the mechanical key, and you will see a notch in the middle of the plastic shell. Use a flat-head screwdriver to pry it open. There are no screws; just pry it open directly. Here is some information about the Elantra: 1. The Elantra is a global model of Hyundai that was first launched overseas. The "Elantra" has a genuine "international style"—sweeping across four continents and achieving remarkable success. 2. In Canada, the Elantra won the AJAC Best New Small Car of the Year award; in Australia, it demonstrated outstanding safety advantages with an ANCAP 5-star safety rating.
Last time when helping my neighbor with the Hyundai Elantra key, I noticed a thin gap on the back of the key. Running a fingernail along the gap gives a slight sense of looseness, but the nail alone isn't strong enough. I found a SIM card ejector tool, inserted it into the hole where the mechanical key is pulled out, and gently pried. A 'click' sound indicates the clip is loose, at which point you should immediately stop and change direction, slowly prying around the edges of the casing. The whole process requires extreme gentleness—the internal circuit board is only the size of a fingernail, and if pried incorrectly, the plastic clips can break. If you don't have tools, you can try using two coins pressed against the key seam and twisting them.
