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How to Replace the Key Shell on Renault and Dacia

Model: Dacia Dacia Various
Part: Key

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If you need to replace the key shell of your vehicle because it is damaged or worn, you can find information on how to proceed in this description and also help yourself with the video. First, obtain a small screwdriver to leverage the joint between the cover and the key to detach the cover.

At this point, you can remove the battery and take out the transponder. Then, take the new shell you have purchased aftermarket, position the transponder and the battery in its housing, reinsert the physical key, and close the cover.


Updated on 8 July 2026 by ScegliAuto


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