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Replacing the Key Remote Battery for Volkswagen Golf Mk4

Model: Volkswagen Golf Golf IV, Golf 4, MK 4 - Years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
Part: Key

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This guide shows how to disassemble and replace the battery of the remote key for a Volkswagen Golf fourth generation. First, take the remote in hand and use a very thin lever to open the remote into two parts, as shown in the video; then, pry off the rear cover to access the battery.

At this point, remove it and replace it with a new one of the correct type (in this case, a CR 2032 3V); simply insert it the correct way round and reassemble by applying the reverse procedure of disassembly!


Updated on 31 March 2026 by ScegliAuto


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