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Replacing the Mini Countryman Key Remote Battery

Model: Mini Mini Countryman1, R60 - Years: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
Part: Key

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In today’s video, we will see how to disassemble and replace the battery of the key remote for a Mini Countryman, as well as for the Clubman and Cooper. First, take your remote and pry the sides to remove the metal ring; then, pry to open the two halves of the remote casing, as shown in the video.

At this point, access the electronic board and the battery, which you will remove and replace with a new one of the correct type (in this case, a 3V VL 2020). Simply insert it the right way round and reassemble everything, following the video tutorial to the end!


Updated on 1 April 2026 by ScegliAuto


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