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

Model: Skoda Octavia 5E, MK 3 - Years: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Part: Key

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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 flathead screwdriver and a replacement battery of type CR2025. First, we extend the metal key by pressing the appropriate button, then we leverage along the newly freed slot and unlock the rear cover.

Next, we remove the old battery, insert the replacement while ensuring to respect the polarity, and reassemble everything by following the reverse procedure.


Posted on 20 January 2026 by ScegliAuto


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