DIY: GT-R Start Button Installation
#31
So I just got out of the car and was looking at the steering column, and I swear I don't have that gap after moving the steering wheel up and back. I think I'm gonna have to remove some plastic pieces underneath the steering wheel to access the start button. My G is a 2008 btw.
Pics?
#32
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Up and toward you.
I got in my car (2008), and was able to feel the button assembly like in the video.
Also, SRG did it (I think he was the first one to post a pic), and he has a 2008.
I got in my car (2008), and was able to feel the button assembly like in the video.
Also, SRG did it (I think he was the first one to post a pic), and he has a 2008.
#33
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No worries, I got it done. 2008 coupe and the gap was very small so I had to pull down the plastic undercarriage to the steering wheel a little bit to make some room! But once the button was out it wasn't a problem to switch out the insides and get it back in, then just pop the undercarriage back on. I did take some pics, but I'm at work and camera's at home. But you guys know what it looks like already! Thanx for the DIY!
#34
my button will not pop out i tried everything the best i can do get half of it out...it seems theres two clips on either side that need to be depressed before the entire button comes out...my hand can only reach 1 clip the other clip is too hard to get too....im a strong guy and it wont come out i dont want to break it any feedback on this?
#35
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my button will not pop out i tried everything the best i can do get half of it out...it seems theres two clips on either side that need to be depressed before the entire button comes out...my hand can only reach 1 clip the other clip is too hard to get too....im a strong guy and it wont come out i dont want to break it any feedback on this?
#36
I had the same issue, use a long flathead screwdriver and you should be able to pop the other clip on the right side. I was on my back on the floor mat looking up at it. It is a pain, but just be patient with it! You can also pop off the plastic undercarriage of the steering column on the right side (if looking at the steering wheel) to give you a little extra room. All the other panel pieces are attached with screws and such and are a bitch to get off.
#37
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Hhmmm, if looking at the button, there's the black center piece (the button itself) and then there's a white cover piece (which is the chrome piece). If on the floor looking up you can easily pop the tab on the left side of the white shroud. The right side you should see a metal brace, the other tab is basically behind that. So if you put the flathead screwdriver between the brace and the button, you should be able to pop the right tab. You do kinda have to do it blind and just guesstimate. Once you get it out the rest is easy. Hope you get it done!
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I just bought the gtr start up button but i just CAN Not get my hands in their... i tried pushing that wire and i see that the button is about to come out. I am not sure what i am doing wrong.
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Although the gap was big enough for me to get my fingers through to push on the button, it was an awkward position, so I couldn't push hard enough.
The easiest way in my opinion (and they way I did it) was to remove the lower piece under the steering column (just pull off the trim, and undo the metal bracket with a philips head screwdriver). I was able to get my whole hand behind the button and get enough leverage while pushing to pop it out easily.
Easy, good looking mod!
The easiest way in my opinion (and they way I did it) was to remove the lower piece under the steering column (just pull off the trim, and undo the metal bracket with a philips head screwdriver). I was able to get my whole hand behind the button and get enough leverage while pushing to pop it out easily.
Easy, good looking mod!