STI Push Button Start - Page 8 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

xxscaxx · 04-14-2013, 11:43 AM

It takes some muscle but pop the bottom clips out first, then you want to pull down to get the top out. It's In there tight. Pop out the USB port and unplug it, and between you pushing from behind pull from that spot as well.

edit sorry, just realized you wrote you don't have the USB port lol

DaJo · 04-14-2013, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by CSSer

I just got my BRZ, and am having tons of trouble taking out the lower console. I've tried removing the lower passenger knee pad, and sticking my fingers/screwdriver in there to help push the lower console, but can't apply enough force to push it out. I can't even get enough grip to pull the lower console out.

I have a Canadian BRZ model, so the USB portion of that console is located in the glovebox instead.

Anyone in Toronto available to help me with this? I don't mind driving around the GTA too. I think I might just have to go to a subaru dealer to get this installed.

Try getting it out from the left corner of that trim where the push start button is located.

I pried on it and took it out only half way as I didn't want to keep bending and risk snapping the plastic.

The plastic is flexible enough for you to just unclip and unhook the push start button unit and all you have to do is push in the new STI one.

It was a bitch to do without that USB hole for the Canadian model for sure...

Slixrix · 04-17-2013, 08:39 AM

I'm having this same problem as well. It's ridiculously hard to remove that piece. I was wondering if anyone from Toronto is willing to lend me a hand? Edit: Nevermind. I was able to push from the back with a stick and pop it out. Thanks for your guys help.

sbxjap · 04-19-2013, 10:50 AM

I'm tempted to order this too... looks so good.

but when I do, I'll probably wait to put it in since I'm replacing the knee panels and painting that silver trim in the car.

JPxM0Dz · 07-09-2013, 12:40 AM

Finally got around to picking one of these up and installed

Installation was a little trickier on the Canadian BRZ, but once I got my head around it, install was pretty straight forward

The easiest way to install is to remove the lower kick panel on drivers side only, forget out the passenger side, nothing to see over there

Once removed, reach up inside behind the stock push button start, you can see it and feel it, then push outward on the back of the switch. This will pop out the left hand corner of the panel above the switch. Then just go along with a proper panel removal tool all the way to the right and the whole thing will come right out. Took me about 10 minutes from start to finish

vignesh · 08-29-2014, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by JPxM0Dz

Finally got around to picking one of these up and installed

Installation was a little trickier on the Canadian BRZ, but once I got my head around it, install was pretty straight forward

The easiest way to install is to remove the lower kick panel on drivers side only, forget out the passenger side, nothing to see over there

Once removed, reach up inside behind the stock push button start, you can see it and feel it, then push outward on the back of the switch. This will pop out the left hand corner of the panel above the switch. Then just go along with a proper panel removal tool all the way to the right and the whole thing will come right out. Took me about 10 minutes from start to finish

Any idea how much it costs at the Canadian dealerships?

JPxM0Dz · 08-29-2014, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by vignesh

Any idea how much it costs at the Canadian dealerships?

Not too sure, ordered mine directly from Japanparts.com

DaJo · 08-30-2014, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by vignesh

Any idea how much it costs at the Canadian dealerships?

The US spec push start button is different from the JDM version.

vignesh · 10-15-2014, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by JPxM0Dz

Not too sure, ordered mine directly from Japanparts.com

Any idea how long it takes for it to get shipped from Japan parts. And how are the duties and other charges when it reaches Canada.

Beyer Subaru · 10-15-2014, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by vignesh

Any idea how long it takes for it to get shipped from Japan parts. And how are the duties and other charges when it reaches Canada.

Pretty quick. They're shipping is the main reason I've always used em. I highly doubt you'll have any duties to pay. I only hadda pay em on BIG items like the STi full kit, Louvers, etc.

genometuning · 10-15-2014, 07:54 PM

Hey guys we have a few of this part in stock and can ship to Canada if you are interested shoot us a PM!

JohnnieBoy · 03-28-2017, 11:42 AM

japanparts.com now selling this STI push start button for $123! ($135 w shipping, otd!) Don't pay $174 + shipping to SubiSpeed/FT-86!

shaynek · 08-08-2017, 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnnieBoy

japanparts.com now selling this STI push start button for $123! ($135 w shipping, otd!) Don't pay $174 + shipping to SubiSpeed/FT-86!

do you know if the one from japan parts will fit the USDM 2013 BRZ?

Pho20 · 08-08-2017, 02:57 PM

How do you remove the chrome trim on the button

04-14-2013, 11:43 AM	#99
xxscaxx Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2013 SWP BRZ Location: New York Posts: 2,240 Thanks: 458 Thanked 878 Times in 556 Posts Mentioned: 34 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	It takes some muscle but pop the bottom clips out first, then you want to pull down to get the top out. It's In there tight. Pop out the USB port and unplug it, and between you pushing from behind pull from that spot as well. edit sorry, just realized you wrote you don't have the USB port lol Last edited by xxscaxx; 04-17-2013 at 08:44 AM.

04-17-2013, 08:39 AM	#101
Slixrix Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: WRB BRZ Limited Location: Toronto Posts: 22 Thanks: 2 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm having this same problem as well. It's ridiculously hard to remove that piece. I was wondering if anyone from Toronto is willing to lend me a hand? Edit: Nevermind. I was able to push from the back with a stick and pop it out. Thanks for your guys help. Last edited by Slixrix; 04-17-2013 at 08:24 PM.

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