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Old Jul 25, 2014 | 04:31 PM
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What is the easiest way to get behind these key blanks on our cars?

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Old Jul 27, 2014 | 09:45 AM
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the larger one pops righ off with a small screw driver.
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Old Jul 27, 2014 | 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by wiredGS400
What is the easiest way to get behind these key blanks on our cars?

Gently pull the side panel off (3 clips) for access. If you need additional room for wiring, you can also pull down the bottom left panel (4 clips?) containing the blanks.
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Rear Shade?! I wish the US had all these nice convenience options... especially folding mirrors!
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^^^^Since you mention that, where's that silly coin holder thingy? and the trunk button?

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Trunk button appears to be stacked above the fuel door release (opposed to beside it like ours). I too would love a rear-shade and mirror folding options; about the only things missing from our cars really.
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Originally Posted by lowrideraz
^^^^Since you mention that, where's that silly coin holder thingy? and the trunk button?

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Coin Holder Slot was only in the early years
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Originally Posted by BieberNutz
Trunk button appears to be stacked above the fuel door release (opposed to beside it like ours). I too would love a rear-shade and mirror folding options; about the only things missing from our cars really.
We are also missing the feature to put all windows up and close sunroof with remote, we can only open them - not close them
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Originally Posted by BieberNutz
Trunk button appears to be stacked above the fuel door release (opposed to beside it like ours).
Oh ya - Looks like half buttons

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There's a coin-holder?
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Old Jul 27, 2014 | 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by "that boy"
We are also missing the feature to put all windows up and close sunroof with remote, we can only open them - not close them
Yeah, that doesn't make any sense.
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Originally Posted by dannyk8232
There's a coin-holder?
Yes, it's a silly lookin' thing.

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Old Jul 28, 2014 | 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by LexISphile
Gently pull the side panel off (3 clips) for access. If you need additional room for wiring, you can also pull down the bottom left panel (4 clips?) containing the blanks.
Thanks. Would you mind putting some arrows on the pic showing what you mean by "side panel" and "bottom left panel containing the blanks."

Thanks a bunch for everyone's response. Oh, and that is not an actual picture from my car, I found that one on the forum somewhere. I wish I had that switch panel. Seems us Americans got jacked with some convenience items.
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Old Jul 28, 2014 | 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by lowrideraz
Yes, it's a silly lookin' thing.

Lou
this actually turns into a coin dispenser once you start taking turns at any speed.
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Originally Posted by "that boy"
We are also missing the feature to put all windows up and close sunroof with remote, we can only open them - not close them
I cant even get that to work in my 2012
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