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How to Replace the Key Battery of an Opel Meriva

Model: Vauxhall Meriva Meriva A, MK 1 - Years 2003-2010
Part: Key

When the key of your Opel Meriva stops opening the car with the buttons, it means the internal battery has run out. To solve this problem, you need to replace the battery. Start by prising off the rear cover of the key using your hands. This will give you access to the exhausted battery. Proceed to remove it, and you will have completed the disassembly. To fit the new battery and close the key, simply reverse this brief procedure, and the replacement will be complete.

Updated on 4 April 2026 by ScegliAuto

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