Remove center console buttons for cleaning?

[Falldog]

So, I may have spilled a bit of Dr. Pepper on the 360 cam button. Such that it's a bit sticky compared to the other ones. Can the buttons be easily removed for cleaning, like on a keyboard?

 

[Toddasaurus]

So, I may have spilled a bit of Dr. Pepper on the 360 cam button. Such that it's a bit sticky compared to the other ones. Can the buttons be easily removed for cleaning, like on a keyboard?

According to the FSM, you can pop off the entire cover that surrounds the shift knob by using a flat head screwdriver. Looks like it is just clipped in. It's not saying anything about the buttons, specifically, but maybe once you have the whole thing removed you could see a bit better and figure it out from there? I'll shoot you a PM to show you what I'm talking about...

 

[PMCErnie]

Wow, this is the second Dr. Pepper complaint in just a few days. I thought the other one was more fun, though.

 

[Falldog]

According to the FSM, you can pop off the entire cover that surrounds the shift knob by using a flat head screwdriver. Looks like it is just clipped in. It's not saying anything about the buttons, specifically, but maybe once you have the whole thing removed you could see a bit better and figure it out from there? I'll shoot you a PM to show you what I'm talking about...

Thanks, I'll give it a look one of these days when it's not 100 degrees out and raining. Seems like something I'd f$%k up a clip on though.

Wow, this is the second Dr. Pepper complaint in just a few days. I thought the other one was more fun, though.

I'm glad my life isn't that exciting.

 

[Ruissimo]

Do you have one of those lego "separator" pieces? I'd use plastic over metal, but that's me personally.

 

[OMG70]

Just accidentally spill some Goo Gone on it. That should work, right?

 

[Falldog]

Do you have one of those lego "separator" pieces? I'd use plastic over metal, but that's me personally.

I have a plastic separator piece that came with my dash cams I'd try using before I pulled out the screw driver.

Oddly enough it wasn't sticky today, maybe threatening to take the car apart was enough to scare it away.

 

[Ruissimo]

I have a plastic separator piece that came with my dash cams I'd try using before I pulled out the screw driver.

Oddly enough it wasn't sticky today, maybe threatening to take the car apart was enough to scare it away.

That's the exact tool I had in mind when I posted... but figured not everyone has a dash cam.

Most people have Legos, though.... especially people with kiddos!

XD

 

[Ginafeve]

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According to the FSM, you can pop off the entire cover that surrounds the shift knob by using a flat head screwdriver. Looks like it is just clipped in. It's not saying anything about the buttons, specifically, but maybe once you have the whole thing removed you could see a bit better and figure it out from there? I'll shoot you a PM to show you what I'm talking about...

 

[Ginafeve]

My dog got sick on console and I need to take off and clean. What is a FSM?

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[Toddasaurus]

FSM = Factory Service Manual.

 

[FastEddie]

 

[mrcleeaan]

Had a lemonade accident on mine.. fck.. didn't realize it was spilling till I got home. Thanks to @FastEddie for the instructions on removing the console.

 

[BigAlLex]

@FastEddie what does the FSM say about how to remove the center console on the 2.0T MT? The part with the cup holders integrated.

 

[netsix&chill]

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@fasteddie2 , would you happen to have the instruction on removing the entire center console. Having issues getting the front to detach from the dash.

 

[JCtx]

NEVER use a screwdriver to separate plastic, or you'd f*ck something up. Always use a PLASTIC trim tool, which is the correct tool for the job.