How to Replace the Key Fob Battery in a Volvo S60 Inscription

Steps from the 2018 Volvo S60 Inscription owner's manual.

  1. Slide the spring loaded catch to the side.
  2. Pull the key blade straight out of the remote key.
  3. Pry up the cover carefully with a small screwdriver in the hole behind the catch, holding the buttons upward.
  4. Pry out the old battery and insert a new one with the (+) side downward.
  5. Press the cover into place, then slide the key blade into its groove and press until it clicks.

Source: 2018 Volvo S60 Inscription owner's manual, PDF pages 153, 154. Steps are summarized in our own words (AI-assisted, checked against the cited pages 2026-10-18). Other model years can differ; your manual has the final word.

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