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How to Replace the Key Battery on a Volkswagen Tiguan

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

To replace the battery in your 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan key, follow these simple steps. First, press the metal button located at the top of the cover to release the emergency key. Then, use a flat screwdriver (or a similar object) to fully open the cover and access the battery inside. Finally, replace the battery with a CR2025 model, reassemble the cover, and you have successfully completed the operation.

Updated on 17 July 2026 by ScegliAuto

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