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How to Replace the Key Battery in a Land Rover Defender

Model: Land Rover Defender MK 6 - Years 1990-2016
Part: Key

In this new guide for your Land Rover Defender (1990-2016), discover how to replace the battery inside the remote. First, take the remote and use a small flathead screwdriver to easily remove the cover and access the battery. At this point, remove the old battery and replace it with a new, compatible button battery. Finally, reassemble the cover correctly, and the procedure is successfully completed. Now, test the remote to ensure it works.

Updated on 14 July 2026 by ScegliAuto

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