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How to Open Audi A3 Keys

Model: Audi A3 MK 2, 8P - Years 2003-2013
Part: Key

This guide shows how to open the car remote. First, extract the flip key. Then, using a flathead screwdriver, press in the recess on the side of the remote until the rear cover of the device pops out. With the help of a flathead screwdriver, unscrew the three fixing screws (two near the keyring and one in the centre), and turning counterclockwise, remove the rear part of the remote and extract the key. To reassemble the piece, pay attention to the insertion of the spring as it must be placed in a specific recess in the remote's casing. Follow the steps in reverse to reassemble the device.

Updated on 5 May 2026 by ScegliAuto

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