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How to Replace the Key Battery in a Volkswagen Golf 7

Model: Volkswagen Golf MK 7, Golf 7, Golf VII - Years: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Part: Key

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To correctly replace the battery in your Volkswagen Golf Mk7 key, simply follow these steps. First, release the emergency key by pressing the appropriate metal button located on the back of the cover.

Next, obtain a small flat screwdriver and use it to remove the rear cover. At this point, locate the battery and remove it with the screwdriver.

Finally, install the new battery and reassemble the cover correctly. Don’t forget to test the key's functionality.


Updated on 13 July 2026 by ScegliAuto


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