Rear center console lock mechanism

[geoff]

Loren - or anyone else who knows the answer,

I'm in the process of installing a short shifter. When putting everything back together, I accidentally snapped the little piece of the lock mechanism that the microswitch snaps in to. My questions:

can this just be glued back together with epoxy, or should I replace the whole part?

the rear center console lock is part of this piece. Does this come out some how, or do I have to order the piece with the lock? Any clues on how to get the lock out will be greatly appreciated!

approximately how much does the part I broke cost (996 552 097 00)?

Thanks in advance

[Loren]

I've seen the microswitch break (most often) and also the support.

996 613 205 00 Microswitch -- retail $21.16 (as of Oct 2005)

996 637 211 00 Support -- retail $1.16

996 552 097 01 01C is the Lock -- retail $68.34

[geoff]

I've seen the microswitch break (most often) and also the support.

996 613 205 00 Microswitch -- retail $21.16 (as of Oct 2005)

996 637 211 00 Support -- retail $1.16

996 552 097 01 01C is the Lock -- retail $68.34

Loren - thanks for the quick reply. Comparing your part numbers to the PET, it looks like I might have snapped the support for the microswitch, part 996 637 211 00, instead of the whole lock. Is there a trick for getting it off of the lock assembly?

[Loren]

Hmm... haven't done that for a while. I think it sticks on the side - maybe pry gently with a screwdriver.

[geoff]

Hmm... haven't done that for a while. I think it sticks on the side - maybe pry gently with a screwdriver.

The answer is: it unsnaps from the back with a small screwdriver.

Only a few dealers have them in stock :( and none around here. Sunset will have it here by the end of the week :) (actually - I ordered 3 to be safe, since the per unit cost is less than a buck. and to make sure my microswitch still works, I ordered a spare as well)