2026/05/20

How to Open 2021+ Buick GL8 Smart Key Shell?

How to remove and disassemble the shark fin style key shell of a Buick 4A smart key?

Vehicle models: Buick GL8, Envision, etc.

 

Purpose: Battery replacement or key repair (water-damaged).

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How to disassemble key shell?

Press the button on the side of the key and pull out the mechanical key.

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Remove the top cover of the key.

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Use a utility knife or flathead screwdriver blade to carefully separate the ultrasonically welded inner shell of the key.

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Exercise extreme caution when prying open the inner shell.

Once opened, you will see the coin cell battery. Battery model: CR2450.

In this particular case, the original key had been water-damaged. After removing the key circuit board, no frequency could be detected.

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A Xhorse digital multimeter test revealed a leakage current issue on the board.

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After repairing the key, current draw was measured and found to be within normal limits, and frequency detection was successfully restored. Key repair completed.

Keydiy KD-X2 detects key frequency.

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