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How to replace the key battery on a Mini

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

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Do you need to replace the battery in your car's remote key? The following description contains all the information and steps to correctly perform the task. First, obtain a sharp object and remove the emergency key, then use it to pry off the rear cover.

Inside the remote, you will find the compartment that holds the battery, which can also be accessed with a sharp object. Replace it with the new one, then reattach the cover, and you're done.


Updated on 21 July 2026 by ScegliAuto


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