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How to replace the battery of the BMW 7 Series remote control

Model: BMW Serie 7 F01, MK 5, F02 - Years 2008-2015
Part: Key

If you want to replace the battery inside the remote control of your BMW 7 Series by yourself, you only need a new CR2450 battery and a flathead screwdriver. First of all, take the car remote and remove the physical emergency key, then use the flathead screwdriver to open the protective cover and locate the exhausted battery. At this point, use the screwdriver again to remove the old battery and replace it with the new one. Finally, reassemble the protective cover correctly and you're done.

Posted on 20 September 2025 by ScegliAuto

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