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How to Replace the Key Battery in a Saab 9-5

Model: Saab 9 5 MK 1, Ys3e - Years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Part: Key

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To replace the battery in your first-generation Saab 9-5 key (1997-2010), follow the steps outlined in this guide. First, obtain a small flathead screwdriver and a new compatible button battery.

Use the flathead screwdriver to remove the back cover of the key and locate the old battery. Next, remove the old battery and replace it with the new one. Finally, reassemble the back cover of the key, and you are done.


Updated on 2 August 2026 by ScegliAuto


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