DIY: Volkswagen Key Fob Battery Replacement & Disassembly
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 Published On Dec 19, 2011

Video tutorial on how to replace the battery and complete disassembly of a Volkswagen key fob. The disassembly includes how to open the case, remove the battery, circuit board, and buttons. During disassembly, some remote may need to be reprogrammed if the vehicle’s module does not remember this particular key you are working with. This keyless remote is found in the years of 2002 to 2009 and the models include Beetle, Golf, Jetta, Bora, and Passat. Part number HLO 1J0 959 753 DC & HLO 1J0 959 753 AM. This particular tutorial was done on a 2004 Volkswagen Golf.

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Tools/Supplies Needed:
-lithium battery model number CR2032
-standard (flat) screwdriver
-phillips screwdriver
-razor knife

Procedure:
-have the switchblade key in the open position
-then insert the standard screwdriver in the opposite side where the key tucks away in the case and slowly pry the case apart
-use the standard screwdriver and insert it along the seam on the button side which tucks into the case
-in order to remove the circuit board, the plastic retaining clips must be cut out using a razor knife
-in order to remove the battery, just stick the standard screwdriver along the edge and pop it out
-a replacement battery is a lithium battery model number CR2032
-to remove the key or access the immobilizer, leave the switchblade key in the open position and remove the round Volkswagen emblem using a small standard screwdriver
-use a phillips screwdriver to remove the small screw behind the emblem
-once the screw is removed, pull the case apart
-be sure to not to lose the spring inside
-use a small standard screwdriver to remove the immobilizer
-assembly in reverse of disassembly

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