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How to replace the battery of a BMW X1 key

Model: BMW X1 E84 - Years 2009-2015
Part: Key

In this very short tutorial today we can see the entire procedure necessary to replace the battery (CR2032) of the key of a BMW X1 first generation model produced from 2009 to 2015. So let's start the operation by immediately removing the physical emergency key from its slot by pressing the appropriate release button as shown in the video, then, using a small flathead screwdriver, we lever on the back cover panel and then remove it. Once this is done, we can extract the old battery and replace it with a new one, finally we close everything.

Posted on 3 October 2025 by ScegliAuto

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