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Broken USB Port

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Waited four months for my new 2015 Hardtop.

Broke something in less than four days.

Go me!

Pin in the USB port is bent. I tried to bend the pin back myself, but it's really hard to get in there. Decided to give up and give the service department a call, but they want to charge me $150 and leave the car overnight just so they can "diagnose" the problem. Really? The problem is the pin is bent! Diagnosis done. It shouldn't take more than 30 seconds and a flashlight to see that!

Does anyone have any suggestions? I've searched high and low for information about getting the replacement part or disassembling that lower part of the dash, but I can't find anything. Worst case: if I knew how to take apart the dash, I would have a much easier time bending the pin back into place, or I could replace the USB port altogether (I'm an electrical engineer - I'm sure it's just a small part connected with some wires to the head unit).
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You will be able to prise that out without stripping the dash


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Just checked, no room to pop the port, just take the panel!! Vehicle Car Auto part Vehicle door Subcompact car
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Plastic pry tools work best, but a flat screwdriver with a cloth will work too


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@Derrymilk: Similar question: how did you know the panel would just pop off? Do you have a service manual? Or just a guess?

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Educated guess ?
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