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How to Replace the Key Battery in a BMW 7 Series

Model: BMW Serie 7 F02, MK 5, F01 - Years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
Part: Key

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Before you begin, press the button located at the top of the key for your BMW 7 Series to extract the physical key from the electronic key fob. Start by prying off the rear cover of the key using a small flathead screwdriver. This will expose the dead battery.

Next, remove the dead battery from its compartment, completing the disassembly. To install the new battery, simply reverse these steps, and you will have finished the replacement.


Updated on 6 April 2026 by ScegliAuto


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How to Remove the Rear Seat of a Hyundai Tucson?

To remove the rear seat of a Hyundai Tucson, follow these steps. Start by moving the front seats to their most forward position to gain space. Next, locate the release lever on the underside of the rear seat, near the floor. Press this lever down while pulling the seat upwards to unlock it from the anchor pins. Once unlocked, tilt the seat upwards and forwards to remove it from its position. Repeat this process for both sides of the rear seat. Be careful of any electrical cables or components that may be connected to the seat during removal. Once the rear seat is removed, the disassembly is complete.

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