Best way to remove Start Engine button?

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I’ve tried everything short of pulling apart the interior. I want to avoid that, any tips?
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I used a clay bar.... Warmed it.... Then stuck it on.... Waited a minute and let it set..

Then pull hard and fast....

Worked great
 

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the supplied stuff didn't work, going to try clay bar...wish me luck
 

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the supplied stuff didn't work, going to try clay bar...wish me luck
It worked for me with the supplied putty...try this approach below with it....

I had success after I rolled the supplied putty into a ball and placed on small smooth bottle cap I had...I then pushed that onto the button and pulled back quickly...this provided much more surface tension and the button came right off!

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Just tried to install mine and my button just won't come out. Tried 10+ times. Still no sign of it coming out.
 

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i used claybar on mine. heat it up a little so its more workable. maybe even the 3M double sided tape stuck to something and pull it straight out. or last resort to a hot glue gun stick, but it might be a pain to clean the button after.
 

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i used claybar on mine. heat it up a little so its more workable. maybe even the 3M double sided tape stuck to something and pull it straight out. or last resort to a hot glue gun stick, but it might be a pain to clean the button after.
The crazy thing is...I tried the 3M tape as well. It did much better than the putty but still didn't come out. Think I should stick some 3M tape on the button and let it stick for a half hour then try it again? Clay bar is my next step after that.
 

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The crazy thing is...I tried the 3M tape as well. It did much better than the putty but still didn't come out. Think I should stick some 3M tape on the button and let it stick for a half hour then try it again? Clay bar is my next step after that.
heating up the 3M also helps it stick much better. try to stick it to a bottle cap and use the bottle as leverage? haha idk just thinking of something for more leverage.
 

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Try using clay from a clay bar. Make it the same size as the button and about 1 inch long. (Like a tootsie roll shape)

Warm it in your hand until it's sticky. Put it on the button and then run your ac on full while holding it for 2 minutes.

In one motion... Pull straight out .... So fast u almost hurt your arm.

If u fail.... Do it again.
 

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Try using clay from a clay bar. Make it the same size as the button and about 1 inch long. (Like a tootsie roll shape)

Warm it in your hand until it's sticky. Put it on the button and then run your ac on full while holding it for 2 minutes.

In one motion... Pull straight out .... So fast u almost hurt your arm.

If u fail.... Do it again.
Picking up claybar a little later and will make my last attempt today. If it doesn't work, i'll try again tomorrow. This button is going to come out!
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