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How to open the door of the Volkswagen Tiguan with the metal key?

Model: Volkswagen Tiguan BW, MK 2, AD - Years 2016-2025
Part: Key

In this short tutorial, you will see how to open the door of the Volkswagen Tiguan using the metal key, a very simple operation necessary, for example, if the remote battery is completely flat. First, extend the key from the remote by pressing the appropriate button, then go to the handle in question, locate the slot on the lower edge, and lever it open. Once the lock cover is removed, you can insert the key into the lock, turn it counterclockwise, and open the door.

Updated on 3 July 2026 by ScegliAuto

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