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How to Replace the Remote Battery for the Mini R50?

Model: Mini Mini R53, R50, R52 - Years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
Part: Key

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To replace the battery of the Mini R50, use an object as a lever to separate the two halves of the remote cover. By prying along their seam, you can access the key coding chip and then slide the battery out of its housing attached to the chip.

Once the old battery is removed, insert the new replacement under the chip and put everything back inside the remote cover. After installing the new battery, check its proper functioning.


Updated on 29 April 2026 by ScegliAuto


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