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How to Replace the Keyless Remote Battery in Your Car

Model: (Various brands) Various
Part: Key

This short video will show you how to remove and replace the battery of a keyless remote. In this case, we have the remote for a BMW, but the process is similar for other brands and models of cars. First, open the key and, applying slight pressure to the side of the remote, remove the plastic back cover and the O ring. At this point, you can remove the old battery using a sharp, thin object and finally insert the new working battery. Reinsert the O ring into the plastic cover and reassemble everything. There you go!

Updated on 31 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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