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How to replace the battery in the key remote of the Volkswagen New Beetle

Model: Volkswagen New Beetle MK 3 - Years 2011-2018
Part: Key

Below we will see the instructions on how to open the key remote of the Volkswagen New Beetle and replace its battery, in simple and quick steps. First, we take our remote control and start removing the plastic back cover, levering on the sides; inside we will find the battery, as shown in the video. At this point, we remove the battery and replace it with the new one, of the correct type (in this case a CR 2032 3V); insert it in the correct direction and reassemble the remote control, finally checking the operation of all buttons.

Posted on 21 September 2025 by ScegliAuto

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