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Replacing the Remote Key Battery for Volkswagen Golf

Model: Volkswagen Golf Golf VII, MK 7, Golf 7 - Years 2012-2019
Part: Key

These brief and simple steps will illustrate the procedure for disassembling and replacing the battery of the remote key for the Volkswagen Golf. First, take your remote and begin removing the plastic cover found on the back of the remote, thus accessing the battery compartment; then remove the battery found inside, as shown in the video. At this point, install the new battery of the correct type and with the same code; reassemble the remote cover and check the operation of all buttons.

Posted on 1 April 2026 by ScegliAuto

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