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How to Replace the Key Battery for Skoda

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

After purchasing a battery of the same size and voltage to replace the one inside our Skoda remote, here’s how to proceed. Open the key to release the metal part, and using a screwdriver, pry from the inside out to remove the cover cap. Still using the screwdriver, extract the flat battery, and once this step is done, insert the new one. Finally, replace the cover cap and test the correct functioning of your key with the newly replaced battery, completing your task.

Updated on 5 May 2026 by ScegliAuto

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