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How to Replace the Shell and Cover of a Key Fob

Model: (Various brands) Various
Part: Key

You can purchase the key fob on AliExpress for no more than £2.00. Now, you need to place the electronic board and key into the new shell. Here’s how to do it: first, dismantle the old key fob by removing the battery and electronic board; these parts are easy to handle. To remove the key, take out the pin that holds it in place using a small hammer. Now, open the new key fob, remove the neutral key, and insert your key, securing it in place. Reinsert the battery—if it is in good condition—and the electronic board. You can now close the key fob. If desired, you can also recover the manufacturer's emblem from the old key fob (this one is neutral). Job done!

Updated on 10 August 2026 by ScegliAuto

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