Start/Stop Button Replacement
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Start/Stop Button Replacement
Hi,
I ordered a replacement Start/Stop button to change out the stock button to the one that the S6 has (red ring around button). I've figured out how to get the trim piece around the buttons (start/stop, radio ****, etc) off, but was wondering if anyone had the instructions for the next step? I don't want to just go prying at the button. I'm assuming that the black plastic surround under the trim piece has some clips that would get the whole assembly to come out?
Appreciate any help
I ordered a replacement Start/Stop button to change out the stock button to the one that the S6 has (red ring around button). I've figured out how to get the trim piece around the buttons (start/stop, radio ****, etc) off, but was wondering if anyone had the instructions for the next step? I don't want to just go prying at the button. I'm assuming that the black plastic surround under the trim piece has some clips that would get the whole assembly to come out?
Appreciate any help
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I used this write-up to add the park pilot button, which is in the same button vicinity, so it may be helpful. If I am remembering correctly, you have to come at all of those buttons from the bottom. I didn't have to remove any of the silver trim. My only "note to self" from the install is that if you leave the console side trim panels in place, take care not to let any weight from the console hit the top edge of the trim or it will leave a permanent imprint.
Copied from the OBDEleven forum. The user who posted it has since deleted their profile, so I can't give proper credit.
Copied from the OBDEleven forum. The user who posted it has since deleted their profile, so I can't give proper credit.
1. Slide driver and passenger seats back and as low as possible.
2. Remove the snap on side panels from the center console, starting at the forward end (under the dash).
- You can leave the rear end of the panels connected to the rear storage compart for easy reassembly.
3. Disconnect large Molex connector on each side of the center console.
4. Using a Torx 20 bit (I think it was a 20) to remove 2 screws on each side of the console (1 forward, 1 rear end).
5. Pop screw cover out from the bottom of the cup hold and remove the T20 screw.
6. Remove the gear shift ****.
a. Remove snap-on trim from the top of the shifter ****.
b. Remove T20 screw
c. Remove shifter **** by pulling straight up (the leatherette is attached and will pop out of the console with the ****).
7. Lift the console up a few inches from the rear end (i.e., at the storage compartment).
- Before lifting too far, reach under and disconnect the black parking brake wiring connector from bottom of the console.
8. Carefully pull out console enough to turn on it's side and disconnect the cable from rear of existing switch assembly, and the final cable from behind the monitor (use a soft cloth to protect the screen).
- Disconnecting the final cable is optional, but this makes it much easer to change the switch. If you disconnect the final cable, you can take the whole console to your workbench or kitchen table...
9. Disconnect the three connectors on the rear of the existing switch assembly.
10. Push the old switch assembly forward until it pops out of the console.
11. Remove the old switch from the switch module assembly by releasing four tabs with a small flat head screw driver - replace with new switch.
12. Follow above steps in reverse to re-install the console.
13. Turn on ignition and Test! Verify the parking brake error and any other dash errors clear.
14. Done!
2. Remove the snap on side panels from the center console, starting at the forward end (under the dash).
- You can leave the rear end of the panels connected to the rear storage compart for easy reassembly.
3. Disconnect large Molex connector on each side of the center console.
4. Using a Torx 20 bit (I think it was a 20) to remove 2 screws on each side of the console (1 forward, 1 rear end).
5. Pop screw cover out from the bottom of the cup hold and remove the T20 screw.
6. Remove the gear shift ****.
a. Remove snap-on trim from the top of the shifter ****.
b. Remove T20 screw
c. Remove shifter **** by pulling straight up (the leatherette is attached and will pop out of the console with the ****).
7. Lift the console up a few inches from the rear end (i.e., at the storage compartment).
- Before lifting too far, reach under and disconnect the black parking brake wiring connector from bottom of the console.
8. Carefully pull out console enough to turn on it's side and disconnect the cable from rear of existing switch assembly, and the final cable from behind the monitor (use a soft cloth to protect the screen).
- Disconnecting the final cable is optional, but this makes it much easer to change the switch. If you disconnect the final cable, you can take the whole console to your workbench or kitchen table...
9. Disconnect the three connectors on the rear of the existing switch assembly.
10. Push the old switch assembly forward until it pops out of the console.
11. Remove the old switch from the switch module assembly by releasing four tabs with a small flat head screw driver - replace with new switch.
12. Follow above steps in reverse to re-install the console.
13. Turn on ignition and Test! Verify the parking brake error and any other dash errors clear.
14. Done!
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