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How to Replace the Key Battery of the Volkswagen Golf

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

Replacing the battery of your Volkswagen Golf key is undoubtedly one of the simplest operations you can perform entirely on your own without the intervention of a professional. Let’s discover the necessary steps. First, press the metal button located at the top of the cover and completely pull out the physical emergency key. Next, use a small flat screwdriver to remove the back part of the cover. At this point, simply remove the old button battery and replace it with the new one.

Updated on 1 June 2026 by ScegliAuto

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