Volkswagen Touran Owners Manual: Replacing the battery

Fig. 20 Vehicle key: opening the battery case cover

Fig. 21 Vehicle key: removing the battery

Volkswagen recommends having the batteries changed by a qualified workshop.

The battery is located on the rear side of the vehicle key underneath a cover.

Replacing the battery

• Fold out the key bit of the vehicle key   .

• Pull up the cover on the rear side of the vehicle key   in the direction of the arrow  .

• Using a suitable thin object, lever the battery out of the battery compartment  .

• Insert the new battery as shown   and push into the battery compartment against the direction of the arrow  .

• Fit the cover as shown   and push onto the vehicle key housing against the direction shown by the arrow until it engages.

NOTICE

• The vehicle key can be damaged if the battery is not changed properly.

• Unsuitable batteries can damage the vehicle key. Replace discharged batteries only with new batteries of the same voltage rating, size and specification.

• Ensure the battery is fitted in the right way.

Dispose of discharged batteries in accordance with regulations governing the protection of the environment.