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How do you open the key of the Volvo XC40?

Model: Volvo Xc40 MK 1 - Years: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
Part: Key

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If you are sure that the key/remote control of your vehicle has not suffered any accidental impacts and therefore has not sustained any damage, such as to the internal antenna or otherwise, you can focus on the battery, replacing it when it suddenly stops working.

Let's follow the video and see how to proceed: Open the front face of the remote shell and remove the plastic cover of the aforementioned battery by unscrewing it, take the battery out of its compartment, and insert the new one. Job done! Now, for safety, before reassembling everything, we test its functionality.


Posted on 1 December 2025 by ScegliAuto


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