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Replacing the remote key battery for the Volkswagen Passat

Model: Volkswagen Passat B7 - Years 2010-2014
Part: Key

In this brief guide, we will discover the instructions to dismantle and replace the battery of the remote key for the Volkswagen Passat. First, take your remote and remove the physical key from inside it; then remove the plastic cap and subsequently the back cover, as shown in the video. At this point, remove the battery and replace it with a new one of the correct type and the same specification; insert it in the correct orientation and reassemble the remote, checking its proper functioning.

Posted on 3 July 2026 by ScegliAuto

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