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How to replace the key cover of the Opel/Vauxhall

Model: Vauxhall Opel Various
Part: Key

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In this video, we can see how to replace the key cover of an Opel/Vauxhall: we can easily get the new cover on any e-commerce website, we just need to know how many buttons our remote control has, then the replacement method will be the same. First, we need to open the new remote control and remove the blank key, which we will replace with our own; then we will open the old remote control to remove the electronic board, which we will put inside the new shell; if necessary, we change the battery of the remote control, and then we do the more complex work, which is to reassemble the key spring on the new shell; actually, it's not difficult, you just need a little manual dexterity and a small screwdriver.

Check that the key opens and closes correctly and the job is done.


Posted on 26 May 2025 by ScegliAuto


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