Has anybody managed to remove the little ring from the smart key? I don't attach anything to the key and would rather not have that little ring making noise as it flops around. I tried cutting it and using a small pliers, but can't get it off. It was pretty easy to remove on the old smart key.

I found that if you split the key as if you are going to remove the battery then the little ring can be opened and slipped round until it is removed from the housing. No pliers or side cutting pliers needed!