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How to Replace the Key Battery of the Volkswagen Tiguan

Model: Volkswagen Tiguan 5N, MK 1 - Years 2007-2016
Part: Key

There are two ways to open the remote key of the vehicle in question and replace the battery if it is flat. The first is to use your hands, while the second, certainly more convenient, is with a small flat screwdriver. Once opened, remove the cover that protects the aforementioned battery, and you will easily extract and replace it. Pay attention to the polarity; if reversed, the remote key and the key will not function. Follow the reverse procedure to reassemble everything and complete the job.

Updated on 9 August 2026 by ScegliAuto

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