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Interior/Exterior Easiest way to access this part of the center console?

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Old Apr 14, 2016 | 06:35 AM
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Easiest way to access this part of the center console?



In my car the circled part is blank and I want to install a button on that blank. What's the easiest way to get to the back of that piece?

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ETA - never mind. Turns out that blank isn't big enough for the button I want to install anyway. If anyone wants to answer for the sake of others, feel free.
 

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Old Apr 14, 2016 | 10:20 AM
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We go over its removal for the R56 in our Radio IHKA Panel and Window Door Lock Switch Replacement on our site under MINI > Tech Info (tab at top) > R56 articles > and it's under Electrical.

 
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Old Apr 14, 2016 | 10:37 AM
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Thanks. That does look pretty easy. I may just reconsider getting a smaller button to install there.
 
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Thanks. That does look pretty easy. I may just reconsider getting a smaller button to install there.
You're welcome. If you do this be sure to share with us.
 
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Old Apr 14, 2016 | 11:40 AM
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You're welcome. If you do this be sure to share with us.
Oh, it's hardly worth documenting. Just a momentary button to activate my garage door opener. It will have a lit blue LED ring that matches the blue ambient lighting though. Like this one:




If I stick with the button I have, I'll probably mount it in the brake console where the "joystick" would be if I had one.
 
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