Go Back   986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners > Porsche Boxster & Cayman Forums > Boxster General Discussions

Post Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 03-09-2006, 01:47 PM   #1
Registered User
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Sacramento
Posts: 3,417
Send a message via AIM to blinkwatt
Plastic Piece Around The Key Insert(Interoir)

Does anyone know the part number of the plastic trim piece around the key whole? My dad is not used to the left hand ignition and has scratched it to the point where I want to replace it. Does anyone know how to remove it?

__________________
-99' Zenith Blue 5-spd...didn't agree with a center divider on the freeway
-01' S Orient Red Metallic 6-spd...money pit...sold to buy a house
blinkwatt is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-09-2006, 01:50 PM   #2
bmussatti
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Paint it to match your exterior!
  Reply With Quote
Old 03-09-2006, 01:53 PM   #3
bmussatti
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Blink, Bumperplugs does a painted Ignition Rosette for $89. They have your color.
  Reply With Quote
Old 03-09-2006, 01:57 PM   #4
bmussatti
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Here are the steps to replace the ignition switch, this should help you:

"What you will have to do on either a Boxster or 996 is to remove the instrument cluster first. This is done by removing the two screws that are behind the hazard switch and the microphone cover to the left. Once the cluster is removed and unplugged, set it aside. Now at this point you will find two screws that are on top of this lower section holding it in place. Remove both of the screws and then pop the piece away from its lower securing pins and then fully remove. The lower pins are part of this piece and it allows the bottom of it to snap into the dash. After this is removed you will see the bolt that holds the lock assemble in place, remove this bolt. The left side vent assemble also has to be removed. This is required so that you can access and remove a screw on this side. The next step is to remove the actual key tumblers. To do this rotate the key to position 1 and insert a paper clip that has been stretched out into the hole firmly. Now pull the key assembly with the paperclip out as one unit. Unplug all electrical connections and remove the lock assemble.

Scott Slauson - PCA WebSite - 8/10/2005"
  Reply With Quote
Old 03-09-2006, 02:00 PM   #5
bmussatti
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
The part number for the ignition is 996 347 017 07. I don't know if this includes the rosette, though, sorry.
  Reply With Quote
Old 03-09-2006, 02:31 PM   #6
Registered User
 
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Asheville NC
Posts: 37
If you mean just the trim piece......just pull! It simply slides out.
l8braker is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-09-2006, 02:33 PM   #7
Registered User
 
Brucelee's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Des Moines, IA
Posts: 8,083
Talking

I would paint it.
__________________
Rich Belloff

Brucelee is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-09-2006, 03:29 PM   #8
Registered User
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: auburn, al
Posts: 144
I see them on ebay all the time. Usually in arctic silver for about $20.
__________________
1999 Arctic Silver Metallic/Graphite Grey top/ tiptronic transmission
nautiquelfe is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-09-2006, 11:29 PM   #9
Registered User
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Sacramento
Posts: 3,417
Send a message via AIM to blinkwatt
WOW sounds like too much work for too little of a problem,although if it bothers me enough masking surrounding areas off and painting may be a option. It would look nice with my painted center console.
__________________
-99' Zenith Blue 5-spd...didn't agree with a center divider on the freeway
-01' S Orient Red Metallic 6-spd...money pit...sold to buy a house
blinkwatt is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-10-2006, 07:11 PM   #10
Registered User
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: auburn, al
Posts: 144
Actually the ignition trim surround will just slide right out. It is held in by friction i suppose. I've considered buying the painted one also.

__________________
1999 Arctic Silver Metallic/Graphite Grey top/ tiptronic transmission
nautiquelfe is offline   Reply With Quote
Post Reply


Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On




All times are GMT -8. The time now is 03:19 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Content Relevant URLs by vBSEO 3.6.0
Copyright 2024 Pelican Parts, LLC - Posts may be archived for display on the Pelican Parts Website -    DMCA Registered Agent Contact Page