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How to Replace the Key Battery in a 2000 Volkswagen Golf Mk4

Model: Volkswagen Golf Golf IV, MK 4, Golf 4 - Years 1997-2003
Part: Key

If you own a 2000 Volkswagen Golf Mk4 and are wondering how to replace the button battery in the vehicle's key, read the following guide carefully and put the instructions into practice. First, ensure you have a new battery (model CR 1620). Then, using a flat screwdriver, remove the lower part of the cover and open it with your hands. Once you locate the exhausted battery inside, replace it with the new one, and you have completed the task.

Updated on 27 August 2026 by ScegliAuto

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