How do I get the center dash apart (DVD Mod)?????

scottm · 06-29-08, 03:30 PM

I've had a lot of dashes apart, even have the fancy tools for prying and pulling. I put the dash back in my son's Buick today, now I want to get the DVD mod done. The FAQ glosses over getting this apart, and searching I find "it's so easy..." but no specifics. I've pried and wedged, I'm sure I'm close to breaking stuff, does anyone have any specifics on what and where to pull? Maybe I just have unusually tight dash clips.

schlaker · 06-30-08, 02:22 PM

I know that there's a pretty good thread with some pics here somewhere if you search.

You need to pry off the two trim pieces on either side of the head/Nav unit. The ones that have the heater vents at the top. They can be fairly hard to get out, but I found the clips to be sturdy and they can handle a good tug. I pry fro the bottom 1st. once these are out everything will become clear.

Topmounter · 06-30-08, 04:01 PM

Search = http://forum.ih8mud.com/100-series-c...dice-unit.html

scottm · 07-01-08, 07:35 PM

It worked, very cool, thanks guys! I noticed in the Lexus forum one person mentioned he hooked up video feed for another screen while he was in there. Does anyone know how that's done? My long-term goal is to have a rear screen, this isn't really safe or legal for watching DVDs.

06-29-08, 03:30 PM	#1
scottm IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Holland, Michigan Posts: 1,298	How do I get the center dash apart (DVD Mod)????? I've had a lot of dashes apart, even have the fancy tools for prying and pulling. I put the dash back in my son's Buick today, now I want to get the DVD mod done. The FAQ glosses over getting this apart, and searching I find "it's so easy..." but no specifics. I've pried and wedged, I'm sure I'm close to breaking stuff, does anyone have any specifics on what and where to pull? Maybe I just have unusually tight dash clips. __________________ '03 UZJ100: wife's ride; '97 FZJ80: Traded in; '97 FZJ80 40th: Totalled; Heep: Trail Rated; '06 Specialized Epic Comp Disk: Daily Driver "if thou would have peace, be thou then prepared for war".

06-30-08, 02:22 PM	#2
schlaker IH8MUD Regular Join Date: May 2003 Location: CA, Bay Area Posts: 325	I know that there's a pretty good thread with some pics here somewhere if you search. You need to pry off the two trim pieces on either side of the head/Nav unit. The ones that have the heater vents at the top. They can be fairly hard to get out, but I found the clips to be sturdy and they can handle a good tug. I pry fro the bottom 1st. once these are out everything will become clear. __________________ Yes... my name is Sean ------------------------------------------- 80 FJ40 Stock/Restored 2" lift with 32's BFG Mud 73 FJ40 350/turbo 350 Auto, Saginaw, lock-rite, 4" SUA, 37" Baja Claws on 16" rims, snorkle, 4 wheel discs 2007 AHC Lift, 285/65/18 Terra Grapplers, Slee Rear Bumber,TJM Front

06-30-08, 04:01 PM	#3
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07-01-08, 07:35 PM	#4
scottm IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Holland, Michigan Posts: 1,298	It worked, very cool, thanks guys! I noticed in the Lexus forum one person mentioned he hooked up video feed for another screen while he was in there. Does anyone know how that's done? My long-term goal is to have a rear screen, this isn't really safe or legal for watching DVDs. __________________ '03 UZJ100: wife's ride; '97 FZJ80: Traded in; '97 FZJ80 40th: Totalled; Heep: Trail Rated; '06 Specialized Epic Comp Disk: Daily Driver "if thou would have peace, be thou then prepared for war".

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