How to Replace the Key Fob Battery in a Volvo S60

Steps from the 2017 Volvo S60 owner's manual.

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

Source: 2017 Volvo S60 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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