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How to Replace the Key Fob Battery for BMW 7 Series E65

Model: BMW Serie 7 E66, E67, E68, E65, MK 4 - Years 2001-2008
Part: Key

Discover step-by-step instructions in this video for disassembling and replacing the battery in the key fob for the BMW 7 Series E65. First, take your key fob and remove the physical key from inside it. Next, pry open the slot created to access the battery compartment, removing the cover as shown in the video. At this point, replace the battery with a new one of the correct type (in this case, a CR 2032 3V); insert it in the correct orientation and close the battery compartment by putting the plastic cover back on.

Updated on 9 June 2026 by ScegliAuto

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