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Replacing the Battery and Shell of the Opel Meriva Key

Model: Vauxhall Meriva Meriva A, MK 1 - Years: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
Part: Key

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Let's discover in this short and simple guide how to disassemble and replace the battery and shell of the Opel Meriva key, following the instructions below. First, take your remote control and start prying on the sides to open the two parts of the remote; then remove the battery and the electronic board found inside, as shown in the video.

Once you have also removed the key from the remote, transfer everything to the new key shell; reassemble the remote, following the video until the end!


Updated on 21 May 2026 by ScegliAuto


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