I'm going to dip the thing in oil next.

Never done it, but thats what I would suggest.

Lube it up with oil, vaseline, or your favorite lubrication substance :2:

 

If it is hard to put it in place, you must had awful lots of force to lose the original one.

Try a plastic like grocery bag push in the hole from the other end, wrap the bud with it then push the rubber and pull the plastic to see if it works.

 

Oddly enough, I just noticed my console lid is missing one too. I put a small adhesive 'bump-on' in it's place, but one of these days I'll order a replacement.

If you do decide to lube it, don't use a petroleum-based lube like Vaseline or oil. They will eventually cause the rubber to deteriorate. Use silicone lube instead, as you would on the door gaskets.

 

Worst comes to worst, you may have to get to the backside to help pull it through. But normally lubrication and patience is the key (to many things, come to think about it).

- Mark

 

Has anyone else had to replace one of those and how did you do it? Any ideas? I'm going to dip the thing in oil next.

I did it many times. use a tooth pick to push it into the hole.

 

I'm going to dip the thing in oil next.

Don't use oil, as it will react with the rubber. Instead, use a tiny dab of liquid dish soap. Doesn't take much.

 

Ok, liquid dish soap and a toothpick are the next in line. I'll post results. Thanks ya'll.

 

Ok, I used a couple of drops of liquid dish soap on the nipple and I broke a sharp round toothpick so I wouldn't be using the sharp end, but a more blunt surface (so I wouldn't pierce the rubber nipple) and was able to seat the nipple very easily. Thanks for the advice, and if this ever happens to you, don't try to just shove it or twist it in without some lubrication and a very small tool to help. Giggity, giggity!!!