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How to Replace the Key Battery in a BMW 5 Series F10

Model: BMW Serie 5 F11, F10 - Years 2010-2017
Part: Key

To correctly and independently replace the button battery in your BMW 5 Series F10 key, follow these steps. First, remove the physical emergency key by pulling it out. Next, use a small flathead screwdriver to remove the back cover of the key to access the dead battery. Finally, replace it with a new one (model CR2450) and reassemble the back cover, making sure to reinsert the emergency key.

Updated on 9 June 2026 by ScegliAuto

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