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How to Replace the Key Battery on a 2017 VW Golf

Model: Volkswagen Golf Golf VII, MK 7, Golf 7 - Years 2012-2019
Part: Key

Replacing the battery in the key/remote of a 2017 Volkswagen Golf Mk7 follows the same procedure used for replacing the key battery in a VW Passat or VW Tiguan. This is a very simple operation that requires just one step and a few minutes of your time. Take the remote and, using a flathead screwdriver, lift the cover of the key to access the battery. Remove the old battery and insert a new one in its place. Close the cover and test the remote's functionality.

Updated on 30 August 2026 by ScegliAuto

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