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How to Replace the Key Battery for BMW 5 Series F10

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

If the key for your BMW 5 Series F10 (2010-2017) has suddenly stopped working and you are wondering how to replace the battery inside, just follow these instructions and put them into practice. First, remove the physical emergency key and use it to easily take off the rear cover. Next, locate the dead battery and replace it with a new one of the same model. Finally, simply reattach the rear cover you removed earlier, and you're done.

Updated on 18 September 2026 by ScegliAuto

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