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Replacing the Remote Key Battery on a Ford Focus MK1

Model: Ford Focus MK 1 - Years 1998-2004
Part: Key

In this video tutorial, you will learn how to disassemble and replace the battery of the remote key for a first-generation Ford Focus in simple steps. First, take your remote control and use a sharp object to pry open the designated hole, as shown in the video; after removing the key from the remote, open the remote into two parts to access the chip and battery. At this point, remove the old battery and replace it with a new one of the correct type (in this case, a CR 2032 3V). Insert it in the correct orientation and reassemble everything!

Updated on 1 May 2026 by ScegliAuto

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