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How to Replace the Key Fob Battery for the BMW X5

Model: BMW X5 E70 - Years 2007-2013
Part: Key

Easily and quickly, follow these steps to disassemble and replace the battery in the key fob for the BMW X5. First, take your key fob and remove the physical key from inside it; then, remove the small plastic cover located on the back, as shown in the video. At this point, take out the old battery and replace it with a new one of the correct type and with the same designation; insert it in the correct orientation, then secure the key fob cover, finally reinserting the key and checking the operation of all the buttons!

Updated on 3 September 2026 by ScegliAuto

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