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How to Replace the Key Battery of a Skoda Octavia

Model: Skoda Octavia MK 3, 5E - Years 2012-2019
Part: Key

How do you change the battery of the key fob for your Skoda Octavia? Follow this detailed guide. Take your key fob and press the metal key release button. Once the metal key is open, use a screwdriver to pry between the key case and the top plastic cover. Pry until the cover opens. Remove the worn battery and replace it with a new one of the same size and type. Refit the cover onto your key fob by pressing on the key case until you hear it click into place. Check that it functions correctly.

Updated on 26 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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