Like many Porsche 997 owners, the air-conditioning buttons / switches in my car are all scratched up and gross. They look terrible and it drives many 997 owners, like me, utterly bonkers. There is a fix though! For $150, from a company called ClimaRepair, you can purchase two new buttons that are scratch resistant and will bring your interior back to its former glory. In this video I provide a detailed step by step guide for how to remove the A/C unit, remove the old buttons and install the new ones. I hope you find this video useful! Enjoy!
Tools Used:
– Impact Driver or Wrench
– T25 socket
– T20 socket
– T6 screw driver
– Blue painter’s tape / masking tape (optional)
– Soft mat or microfiber towel (optional)
Buttons / Switches by ClimaRepair:
http://climarepair.com/porsche-replacement-switches-for-climate-unit-hvac-climarepair-revolution/
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Title Music by Massive Attack, Incidental Music by Joakim Karud.
Note: Attempt any work on your own car at your own risk. Always consult a manual or a professional first. The steps, tools and approaches I use are my own choices and I’m certainly not an expert!
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Oops, the white diffuser layer of the LCD goes between the white plastic frame and the LCD itself (seen at 15:17 when you first take it apart), otherwise you don't get a diffuse light source from the row of LEDs and you can see the individual hotspots like at 25:27
I couldn't find a video where you got that trim piece around the stereo changed out and I realize it has been a couple of years since you posted this video. I have a 997 that I replaced the factory stereo in and used the same kit. Once that kit is installed it is very difficult to remove. The screw that you show at the end does need to be backed out all the way. In fact once the new stereo is installed, that screw really isn't necessary. There is a bit of gentle trying that has to be done to remove the after market head unit with that adapter kit.
You can buy these same buttons now for about $50.00 on Amazon. I did…excellent quality.
Great, great video! Thanks a lot!
I have a 997 with the same interior and problem. Awesome video! Where did you get the floor mats?
Tried this but when i put it back in the buttons dont seem to be working properly. Some of the buttons dont work! Any ideas
Hi !
From were you buy this plastic button ?
Link please!
Thanks!
Most useful video by AutoAmateur. It took 1½ to do mine. The retaining screws hidden in the carpet trim on my 997.1 are T27 torx, not T25 as described. The hardest part was taking the side trims off without breaking the tabs, but I managed it and didn’t break any.
Thank you for the tutorial, it was very helpful!
Thank you for this helpful video, I followed every step and have a great result with my 997.
Thanks.. worked like a charm
Great video. Helped a ton. Just completed the repair on my car
THANKS so much for posting this fix! My buttons completely bothered me as they were wet to the touch and left black “ink” or “paint” on my fingers. I’m not sure if the previous owner tried to “repaint” the switches as I’ve seen some recommend but they were gross. Your video inspired me to buy the replacement switches from your recommended source. I didn’t do expedited shipping as I really wasn’t sure when I’d tackle the project, so I wasn’t in a huge hurry, but they arrived, UK to US, in under 2 weeks! The project was simpler because of this video. I was very careful w/the LCD screen and reassembled everything meticulously and everything worked the 1st time. My new switches look fantastic and are no longer sticky – Thanks!
Appreciate the channel! You give loads of greats tips and subtle yet nice upgrades.
Great video and very relaxing to watch. Nice editing. I was just removing the right side trim panel today so that I could remove an old phone pedestal thing that's been sticking out on the right side of the stack since I got the car. I never used it, and the car looks much better without it. You've kind of inspired me to replace my buttons now as well. My 997, too, came with trashed AC controls– fresh ones would be a nice improvement 😀