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How to Replace the Remote Key Battery on the Opel Insignia B (2018)

Model: Vauxhall Insigna MK 2, Insigna B - Years 2017-2026
Part: Key

Today, you will learn how to disassemble and replace the battery in the electronic key remote for an Opel Insignia B, second generation, from 2018. First, take your remote and press the button to remove the key; once removed, use the key to pry at the sides, inserting it into the slot to separate the two halves of the remote casing, as shown in the video. At this point, remove the old battery and replace it with a new one of the correct type (in this case, a CR 2032 3V); then reassemble the remote!

Updated on 6 May 2026 by ScegliAuto

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