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How to Change the Key Shell on an Opel Astra

Model: Vauxhall Astra Astra G - Years 1998-2006
Part: Key

In today's video tutorial, we will show you how to dismantle and replace the key shell on an Opel Astra. First, take your key and start separating the physical key from the remote buttons; use something thin to pry it apart, as shown in the video. Next, remove the chip and the electronic board from the remote, transferring everything to the new key shell. Then, reassemble the physical key onto the new shell, ensuring that the car's locking and unlocking buttons work perfectly!

Updated on 7 August 2026 by ScegliAuto

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