DIY: Blue / Red push start button

[Blueeyesredpanda]

I posted this on E90 forum, forgot 1 series shares the same push start button too. I have a LCI, but the procedure should be the same as Pre-LCI

Since the F series have it.. it's time for the E series
I picked blue instead of red because i don't like red. Some of you might not like the color, but the blue matches the stitching in my car.

Bought it from http://www.bimlandperformance.com during their pre-order.



Step 1: Use a plastic pry tool and go behind the trim




Step 2: Detach the cord and the push start button by clicking two locking tabs.



Step 3: Detach the push start button from the trim by clicking locking tabs and go towards you, now you will see an empty hole



Step 4: Remove the silver ring by pulling it off 4 locking tabs


Step5: Remove the black push start BUTTON by using something small and flat, it should come right off


Step 6: Put the new button by matching the locking tabs, and there's an extended plastic, so I don't think you would place it upside down.


Step 6.5: Put the silver ring back on



Step 7: Push the Push start button back into the trim and trim into the dash = done

[HyeWarrior]

Hmmm, mines starting to fade, maybe it’s time to do this!

[kanuckstuff]

I was looking for a fix for my faded start button a while ago, the best I could find was a sticker solution which looks good during the day but the lettering doesn't line up at night.

I just ordered the red one, to match my seats. It would be nice to have a black option as well to keep the OEM feel.

Thanks for the link!

[jjdajet]

Can we get a picture of the interior with the button and stitching?