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How to Replace the Key Battery on the 2016 Volkswagen Passat

Model: Volkswagen Passat B8, 3G, MK 8 - Years 2014-2023
Part: Key

If you own a 2016 Volkswagen Passat and are wondering how to correctly replace the button battery in the key, simply follow the steps outlined in this mini guide. First, press the button located at the top of the cover and pull out the emergency key. Next, use this key to remove the back cover and proceed to take out the exhausted battery. Finally, insert the new battery and correctly reassemble the back cover.

Updated on 20 July 2026 by ScegliAuto

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