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Old Dec 8, 2022 | 11:59 AM
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Anyone know how to replace the below USB port ?






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Old Dec 9, 2022 | 07:41 AM
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Originally Posted by little2576
Anyone know how to replace the below USB port ?





I have not replaced my USB ports, but in looking at other upgrade videos, hate to say it ... But I believe you would have to disassemble the entire center console. I am guessing there are plastic compression clips on the backside of the existing usb ports that need to be depressed .. In order remove.
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Old Dec 9, 2022 | 09:17 AM
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Previous poster is probably correct. I’ll bet if you look at the other photos in the listing you sent, you’ll see the tabs that need to be released, should look like these:





It’s not a big clip, you could try muscling it out, but that’s up to you.
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Old Dec 9, 2022 | 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by kj07xk
Previous poster is probably correct. I’ll bet if you look at the other photos in the listing you sent, you’ll see the tabs that need to be released, should look like these:





It’s not a big clip, you could try muscling it out, but that’s up to you.
Gonna make another guess (been modding cars a long time). Those "teeth" prob align with a plastic notch on the backside. If the notch is broken while trying to remove it from the front side , you'd run the risk of not being able to secure the new port. Just wanted to put this out there.
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Old Dec 9, 2022 | 09:57 AM
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Thanks guys.....im going to get out there this weekend & get that center console out.
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Old Dec 9, 2022 | 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by little2576
Thanks guys.....im going to get out there this weekend & get that center console out.
Good luck! Let us know how you make out. Good info to know for future reference.
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Did you end up doing this? I just bought a used CT. It's in perfect shape, but the USB ports don't work (though they do light up). Thinking of replacing the assembly, but idk how much of a pain in the *** it is.
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