What are the steps to disassemble a Golf 7 key?
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The steps to disassemble a Golf 7 key are: 1. Prepare a screwdriver; 2. Place the screwdriver in the key slot and pry it open forcefully. The method to replace the battery in a Golf 7 key is: 1. Press the button on the side of the tail cap of the key and pull out the key blade; 2. Push the chrome cap at the tail of the key sideways, and after hearing a click, pull the cap upwards; 3. Pry open the side slot and separate the key case; 4. Remove the old battery and replace it with a new one. The body structure of the Volkswagen Golf 7 is a 5-door, 5-seat hatchback, with body dimensions of: length 4255mm, width 1799mm, height 1452mm, wheelbase 2637mm, front track 1549mm, rear track 1520mm, fuel tank capacity 50L, trunk capacity 380L, and curb weight 1260kg.
I just learned how to disassemble a Golf 7 key, and it's quite simple. First, locate the small button on the side of the key, press it with your fingernail, and pull out the mechanical key blade. Then, use a thin tool to gently pry open the key casing along the seam—I used a nail file, but a plastic pry tool works too. Once it's open, don't force it apart; the circuit board inside is connected to a spring, so carefully remove the old battery (model CR2032), which you can easily find at a supermarket. When installing the new battery, make sure the positive side faces up, then align the casing and snap it back together. Finally, remember to reinsert the mechanical key blade. The whole process takes less than ten minutes. Changing the battery yourself saves you around a hundred bucks and a trip to the dealership.
I've disassembled the Golf key several times, here's my experience. Press the side button to easily remove the mechanical key blade - don't yank it hard. Then use a coin or flathead screwdriver to pry open the key case by working around the seam. Important reminder: Don't apply too much force when prying - the plastic clips break easily. Inside you'll see a CR2032 coin battery, which is cheap to buy online. When replacing the battery, avoid touching the circuit board's metal contacts with your fingers as it may cause malfunction. Test the buttons before reassembling - if the indicator light comes on, you've done it right. The whole process takes about five minutes DIY, but if you lack tools better consult a professional.
