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How to replace the key battery in the Volkswagen Golf

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

In this new guide regarding the Volkswagen Polo, you will discover how to correctly replace the button battery in the key. First, press the small metal button located on the front to release the physical emergency key. Next, using a flat screwdriver (or similar object), remove the back cover to access the exhausted battery. Replace it with a new, fully compatible one, and finally, refit the back cover. At this point, test the key's functionality.

Updated on 16 May 2026 by ScegliAuto

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