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How to Replace the Key Battery in a Volkswagen Golf?

Model: Volkswagen Golf Golf IV, MK 4, Golf 4 - Years 1997-2003
Part: Key

Replacing the remote battery in a Volkswagen Golf is very simple; let's see how to proceed in this tutorial. For this operation, you only need a small flathead screwdriver and a replacement CR2032 battery. First, extend the emergency key by pressing the appropriate button, then insert the screwdriver tip into the indicated slot and, leveraging, split the remote into 2 parts. Take the lower part, open the rear cover, and remove the battery. Insert the replacement with the positive terminal facing upwards.

Updated on 2 June 2026 by ScegliAuto

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