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Changing the Push to Start Button
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securityguy
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Now that sounds MUCH easier than removing the screen
Saints
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Do you just push it from the back or do you need to twist then push?
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Is it difficult to see where the tabs are when working from underneath dash rather than removing screen?
I’m always hesitant about removing panels etc. as knowing me I’ll break at least one clip or a panel wont sit properly and its totally my doing.... Murphy’s law
Sniper75
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No I didn't have a difficult time. I looked at the new part and felt the tabs where they would be . I put my hand underneath the dashboard found the part and felt for the tabs and squeezed them and pushed the part towards the front seat and it popped out
securityguy
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Got a call from my dealer late yesterday that my part came in...going to pick it up and get my oil changed too.
securityguy
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I think it looks great! If you paint it...what color are you thinking?
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Was thinking of black but then I feel I would have to try to paint all the silver trim black and that is more than I want to pursue. I don’t think it looks bad.
securityguy
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I like it the way you have it my friend!
securityguy
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Just picked mine up at the dealer for $44.10. Got home, took 5 minutes to install. Removed the two screws in the knee panel, popped the knee panel off. Reached up inside and popped out the old switch and installed the new. SUPER EASY to do it this way and no pulling out the 12" screen 
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I tried to reach up and depress the three tabs but I couldn't push out the switch. Sniper75, you must have fingers of steel. But, I am an old guy. I was lucky enough to be able to lay on my back between the seat and the dash and then get up and out without having to call the rescue squad. Larry (Securityguy), I didn't see your post until after completing the job. I did wonder if removing the knee panel would have made it easier and apparently it did. I went the route of pulling the radio which went smoothly and allowed me to sit upright preventing syncope and hypertension.
Here's the finished result. One TRX part down, 2000 to go!
Here's the finished result. One TRX part down, 2000 to go!
securityguy
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Jim, I can tell you that there is no way to do it without pulling the knee panel unless you have arms that are 4' long. After pulling the knee panel, even short arms can get right up in there and easily push it out. Glad yours worked out as well...I am very happy with the look and the price which really surprised me that it's as cheap as it is. We certainly don't want to have to call 911 on you my friendI tried to reach up and depress the three tabs but I couldn't push out the switch. Sniper75, you must have fingers of steel. But, I am an old guy. I was lucky enough to be able to lay on my back between the seat and the dash and then get up and out without having to call the rescue squad. Larry (Securityguy), I didn't see your post until after completing the job. I did wonder if removing the knee panel would have made it easier and apparently it did. I went the route of pulling the radio which went smoothly and allowed me to sit upright preventing syncope and hypertension.
Here's the finished result. One TRX part down, 2000 to go!
