Swapping out buttons on the Stereo/Camera console?

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I picked up a same year console from eBay for my 23 badlands, as I found I have a cam button that shows signs of having some fractured plastic. The paint started to peel there, so I took some pictures, and can make out a line behind it where it's peeling. Lots of them available for cheap.

I'm in that place where I'd rather not take it to the dealership for a button, when a replacement is so inexpensive... (but I can reluctantly still do so).
The replacement console is mint. Not a mark on it.

Can I swap out the whole module, or do I need to replace just the individual button? I've had a tinker on the replacement and can't figure out how the buttons release. They don't appear permanently fixed,but have all manner of tabs and clicky delicate looking plastic mechanisms all over (really quite a nicely made thing), and I can't find a single video of someone operating on one. Plenty of how to get the module out, as it coincides with getting to the dash.

If I replace the whole module, will the computer recognize it, or is it not that simple? If the whole module swap is a no no, How do I pull those buttons?

Uploading pics in case it might be interesting to anyone. The last being the replacement, and not a picture I took. It is identical, though looks darker there.

Thanks.

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[Ducati1098]

You have to swap the whole part, you cannot remove the buttons.
That being said, it’s very easy and no programming is required.


Audio Controls
Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Interior Trim Remover

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1. Release the clips and remove the lower instrument trim panel.
   Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

1. Release the clips and position the lower steering column closeout panel down.

1. Fully lower the glove compartment door.

1. If equipped.
   Remove the screws and the console handle.
   Torque: 48 lb.in (5.4 Nm)

1. Remove the screws, release the clips and position the lower center instrument panel trim panel.

1. Disconnect the electrical connectors and remove the lower center instrument panel trim panel.

1. Remove the screws and the audio controls.

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

 

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Well, that's a relief, and a very thorough reply. My thanks.

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