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How to Replace the Remote Control Battery of a Mercedes

Model: Mercedes Classe B MK 1, W245 - Years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Part: Key

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Once you are certain that the remote control battery is no longer valid for locking and unlocking your vehicle, you will need to use the emergency metal key. To replace the battery, extract the emergency key and apply a lever between the two edges of the key to extract the slot where the battery is housed.

Once the slot is removed, remember the orientation of the battery, then extract it for replacement.

Reverse the steps described for reassembling the various components.


Updated on 27 February 2026 by ScegliAuto


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How to Replace the Rear Light Bulb on a Citroen C5

To replace the rear light bulb on a 2015 Citroën C5, open the boot of the vehicle and remove the side carpet to access the inside of the light unit. Disconnect the light connector and remove the screw. Take out the light unit and proceed to replace the stop light bulb. Open the light housing and replace the bulb. Follow the same procedure for the right rear light bulb. Once the replacement is complete, refit the light unit, reconnect the connector, and close the side carpet. If the bulb does not work correctly, check the fuse related to the light before replacing it again.

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