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You can find instructions here: www.car-analysis.com/Instructions_for_removing_center_gear_console2.pdf

Yes, there are alternate methods, using a glue stick for example. For all instructions and tips and tricks, go to car-analysis.com/BMW-Crystal-Series-installation.htm and check both under Volume Button and Start Button.

Yes, it is intentional, for copyright issues among other things.

@@car-analysis I see. Appreciate your response!

Yes, it is the same method for all BMW:s with the start button on the center gear console.

Yes, it will fit the latest generation of 1 Series (F40).

Yes you can, as the installation of the Crystal Start/Stop button does not affect anything electrical.

No, but it is made using similar production techniques as Swarovski uses. It's diamond-cut glass.

Use the sticky rubber / putty that came with the product. If you are in the U.S. and don’t have it, email me on info@car-analysis.com and I will send it to you.

@@car-analysis thank you. I live in italy

Email us at info@car-analysis.com and we will send it to you free of charge.

Not sure what you got there, but perhaps it will work in the same way. If not, contact us at info@car-analysis.com and we will send you another piece of the sticky rubber.

@@car-analysis alright thank you. It’s more like a suction cup

@@TheAbk1179 Please email us your postal address and we will send it to you.

It should be possible to install the Start/Stop button without disconnecting the batteries,, as no electrical parts are touched during the installation. When installing the Multimedia Controller knob and the Gear shift knob, it is necessary to first disconnect all car batteries for gasoline-powered cars. Otherwise you can cause a short which will make the car unable to go into gear. If this happens, most likely the center gear assembly panel and the gear shift knob have to be replaced. Buying used parts on eBay is the cheapest way to fix it.

When installing the , it is recommended that you let the sticky rubber set for about 5 minutes after you have attached and formed it, before trying to pull out the original start button. This will make the material stronger. If this does not work either, you can heat up the original start button slightly with a hairdryer set on Low before attaching the rubber. Other methods: 3) Drill a hole in the OEM button, fasten a screw in the hole and pull the button out with pliers, or insert a small Allen wrench in the hole and pull the button out. 4) Glue stick method: First heat up OEM button slightly with a hair dryer, then melt end of a glue stick and attach it to the button. Then hold the trim ring with pliers/cloth while pulling out the button.

This is outside our area of expertise.

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The video is made for novice users, not experts. Also, it may take several attempts to remove the OEM button if you don't do it correctly. Tip: If it won't come off, try letting the rubber set for 5 minutes after shaping it, before pulling the button out.