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How to replace the battery of the Skoda Octavia remote control?

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

In this tutorial we can see how to replace the battery of the Skoda Octavia remote control, an extremely simple and quick operation. To do this, we will need a small screwdriver with a flat tip and a replacement battery of type CR2025. First of all, we extend the emergency metal key by pressing the appropriate button, then we pry with the screwdriver in the indicated slot and unlock the rear door. We then remove the old battery, insert the replacement respecting the polarity and reassemble everything following the reverse procedure.

Posted on 7 November 2025 by ScegliAuto

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