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Replacing the Key Battery on Seat Ibiza

Model: Seat Ibiza 6L - Years 2002-2009
Part: Key

Is the flat battery due for replacement? Here’s how to change the battery in a Seat Ibiza key. Take the remote control and use a small screwdriver to unscrew the tiny securing screw; pry between the two covers of the key (split the covers as shown in the video). Leverage until the two covers separate, then, extract the old battery with a screwdriver and take a new one of the same size and voltage. Remove the small battery from the cover and replace it with a new one, pressing on the key case until you hear it click into place. Screw the screw back into the rear of the cover.

Updated on 16 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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