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How to Replace the Key Fob Battery of the Volkswagen Polo?

Model: Volkswagen Polo Polo 5, Polo V, MK 5, MK V, 6R - Years 2009-2017
Part: Key

To replace the key fob battery of the Volkswagen Polo, lift the key by pressing the appropriate button located at the top of the fob. Once the key is raised, you can lever inside its housing to remove the front cover of the lower half of the fob. When this is removed, you can extract the battery from its housing and replace it with a new spare part. After the replacement, you can reinsert the cover and lower the key back into its slot.

Updated on 26 May 2026 by ScegliAuto

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