First mod on the 3.2: trunk release button

Herve · 10-08-2003, 12:49 AM

When you put the DSG lever on "Park", the trunk release button (on the right) is much harder to reach than the fuel flap one.
Annoying, when I use the trunk button ten times more than the fuel one. So I swapped them. I know it sounds like a silly mod, but it needed to be done, IMHO.

Plus I have the feeling it added 10 HP and 20 N/m....

Horch it · 10-08-2003, 01:46 AM

TTinCT · 10-08-2003, 06:21 AM

Audi Frank · 10-08-2003, 06:42 AM

bluwaggen · 10-08-2003, 08:27 AM

Marc3.2TT · 10-08-2003, 11:46 AM

Herve · 10-09-2003, 01:30 AM

However:

Each button is made of two parts. The "mechanical" and the electrical. Both are clipped and held independently, so you do not end up with 20 different plastic bits.

1) lift up the buttons holder, it is only clipped on the console.

2) Unplug the three connectors. They are all different, so you cannot plug it back the wrong way.

3) First take away the contact mechanism on one button. Gently pry it open with a small flat screwdriver. There is no need to squeeze its four retaining tabs, just a moderate leverage would do the job. Should the electrical contact jump out, not problem since there is only one way to put it back. Repeat for the other button

You now have a button still fitted to the buttons holder, without its electrical parts.

4) The button itself comes out on the other side (upwards if the buttons where still on the center console). Press both its retaining clips on its sides with two flat screwdrivers, then gently push the white rod that comes out, the button will slide out of its cage. Do not loose the spring. Wash, rinse, repeat for the other button.

5) Swap buttons and their respective electrical bits, remember the connectors are different.

Now concentrate and be careful not to put back the same button at the same location. Sounds silly ? I did it, doooh.

Hervé

Marc3.2TT · 10-09-2003, 09:00 AM

and don't worry about sarcasm on this forum, just take pictures in your next project ;-)

Merci bcp!
-Marc

10-08-2003, 12:49 AM	#1
Herve New Member Account #: 6485 Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 205	First mod on the 3.2: trunk release button When you put the DSG lever on "Park", the trunk release button (on the right) is much harder to reach than the fuel flap one. Annoying, when I use the trunk button ten times more than the fuel one. So I swapped them. I know it sounds like a silly mod, but it needed to be done, IMHO. Plus I have the feeling it added 10 HP and 20 N/m....

10-08-2003, 01:46 AM	#2
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10-08-2003, 06:21 AM	#3
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10-08-2003, 06:42 AM	#4
Audi Frank New Member Account #: 60854 Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 333	good mod very good mod

10-08-2003, 08:27 AM	#5
bluwaggen New Member Account #: 53467 Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 206	Careful that sounds like a warranty voider ;-)

10-08-2003, 11:46 AM	#6
Marc3.2TT Junior Member Account #: 58072 Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 1,056	Nice! Any pics or list of procedures? __________________ __________________________________________________ ______________________ 2004 TT 3.2 - Imola Yellow & Ocean Blue leather Current mod list, how-to FAQ's and other links: 1. Wide-angle "Euro" split mirrors 2. Roof bars w/ snowboard & bike racks 3. Aluminium shift paddles from R32 4. Euro-size front plate & rear frame 5. Samsung i700 cell phone car kit 6. Trunk & fuel cap button swap 7. Clarion VRX745VD head-unit 8. DesignParts armrest w/ cup holder mod 9. Blue calipers with white Audi rings 10. Exhaust flap control by console switch 11. HPA's FT400smic Turbo Kit, coilovers, etc. 12. Euro-spec DSG with Launch Control 13. Oil change procedure for 3.2 TT's 14. Front-cover of Road & Track Speed 15. Boost gauge install in vent Check out the DSG FAQ if you are interested in or own a 3.2 TT.

10-09-2003, 01:30 AM	#7
Herve New Member Account #: 6485 Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 205	Did not take pics, thought the mod would raise sarcasm not interest :-) However: Each button is made of two parts. The "mechanical" and the electrical. Both are clipped and held independently, so you do not end up with 20 different plastic bits. 1) lift up the buttons holder, it is only clipped on the console. 2) Unplug the three connectors. They are all different, so you cannot plug it back the wrong way. 3) First take away the contact mechanism on one button. Gently pry it open with a small flat screwdriver. There is no need to squeeze its four retaining tabs, just a moderate leverage would do the job. Should the electrical contact jump out, not problem since there is only one way to put it back. Repeat for the other button You now have a button still fitted to the buttons holder, without its electrical parts. 4) The button itself comes out on the other side (upwards if the buttons where still on the center console). Press both its retaining clips on its sides with two flat screwdrivers, then gently push the white rod that comes out, the button will slide out of its cage. Do not loose the spring. Wash, rinse, repeat for the other button. 5) Swap buttons and their respective electrical bits, remember the connectors are different. Now concentrate and be careful not to put back the same button at the same location. Sounds silly ? I did it, doooh. Hervé

10-09-2003, 09:00 AM	#8
Marc3.2TT Junior Member Account #: 58072 Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 1,056	Wow, thanks a lot for the detailed procedure!!! and don't worry about sarcasm on this forum, just take pictures in your next project ;-) Merci bcp! -Marc __________________ __________________________________________________ ______________________ 2004 TT 3.2 - Imola Yellow & Ocean Blue leather Current mod list, how-to FAQ's and other links: 1. Wide-angle "Euro" split mirrors 2. Roof bars w/ snowboard & bike racks 3. Aluminium shift paddles from R32 4. Euro-size front plate & rear frame 5. Samsung i700 cell phone car kit 6. Trunk & fuel cap button swap 7. Clarion VRX745VD head-unit 8. DesignParts armrest w/ cup holder mod 9. Blue calipers with white Audi rings 10. Exhaust flap control by console switch 11. HPA's FT400smic Turbo Kit, coilovers, etc. 12. Euro-spec DSG with Launch Control 13. Oil change procedure for 3.2 TT's 14. Front-cover of Road & Track Speed 15. Boost gauge install in vent Check out the DSG FAQ if you are interested in or own a 3.2 TT.

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