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How to replace the battery in your Mini Cooper key

Model: Mini Mini R56, R57, R55 - Years 2007-2014
Part: Key

To replace the button cell battery located inside the remote control of your Mini Cooper, just follow the instructions in our new guide. First of all, you have to pull the upper part of the cover outwards so as to be able to completely remove the physical emergency key. Then disassemble the upper part of the cover and remove the protective cap located immediately below. At this point all that remains is to replace the old exhausted battery with the new one. Finally, reassemble the various components previously removed and you have successfully completed the procedure.

Posted on 23 November 2022 by ScegliAuto

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