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How to Replace the Key Battery in a Citroen C3

Model: Citroen C3 FC, FN - Years 2002-2009
Part: Key

To correctly replace the button battery in your Citroen C3 Mk1 key, only a few simple steps are required, which we will discover below. First, obtain a cross-head screwdriver and completely unscrew the screw located at the top of the cover. Immediately after, open the cover using a small flat screwdriver (or similar object) and remove the exhausted battery. Once done, simply insert the new battery that is fully compatible with your key model and reassemble the cover correctly.

Updated on 12 July 2026 by ScegliAuto

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