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How to Replace the Remote Key Shell on an Alfa Romeo 159?

Model: Alfa Romeo 159 MK 1 - Years 2005-2011
Part: Key

This tutorial shows how to replace the remote key shell on an Alfa Romeo 159. You will need a small flathead screwdriver, a crosshead screwdriver, and of course, a replacement shell. Start by extracting the emergency key by pressing the designated button, then remove the battery housing using the screwdriver. Next, remove the rubber keypad and unscrew the screw located underneath it. At this point, you can separate the two halves of the remote, extract the internal circuit, and reassemble everything in the new shell.

Updated on 28 May 2026 by ScegliAuto

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