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How to replace the key battery of the Skoda Fabia

Model: Skoda Fabia 6Y, Mark1 - Years 1999-2007
Part: Key

If you own a first-generation Skoda Fabia (1999-2007) and want to learn how to replace the button battery inside the key, pay attention to the steps described below so you can put them into practice. Take the key and remove the cover with a flat-head screwdriver. Next, locate the exhausted battery and remove it as well. Once done, simply insert the new battery and reassemble the cover correctly. Test the key's functionality, and you are finished.

Updated on 22 July 2026 by ScegliAuto

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