Here is the procedure to remove or move the dash cam.
Remove the overhead console by pulling down on the end pointed toward the windshield. It's a tight fit and you may have to use a trim tool. Do not pull down of the opposite end or you could break the tabs.
Remove the clamshell behind the rear view mirror.
It is in two parts. Push down the clamshell about 1/4 to 1/2 inch, then separate the top half by pulling gently toward the rear of the vehicle. The bottom half should release by pulling down further (keep it against the windshield). Note the two white clips at the bottom.
Park in the sun to soften the adhesive on the back plate of the dash cam. I put my sun shield up to speed up the process without heating the entire cabin.
If you can push up on the dash cam about 1/4" it will release from the mounting plate.
Use a plastic paint scraper and cut through the adhesive rocking it back and forth at the bottom.
Follow the cable to the connector and release the connector. Pull out the cable and reroute as needed for installation on the passenger side.
Clean off the old adhesive and apply 3M double sided automotive tape.
Remount the dash cam a be sure to push up firmly so not to leave a gap before making contact with the adhesive. (I have a small gaps and put in a foam filler).
Note that I spray painted the obnoxious red ACTION button black.
It's a big relief getting that POS out of my line of sight.
Remove the overhead console by pulling down on the end pointed toward the windshield. It's a tight fit and you may have to use a trim tool. Do not pull down of the opposite end or you could break the tabs.
Remove the clamshell behind the rear view mirror.
It is in two parts. Push down the clamshell about 1/4 to 1/2 inch, then separate the top half by pulling gently toward the rear of the vehicle. The bottom half should release by pulling down further (keep it against the windshield). Note the two white clips at the bottom.
Park in the sun to soften the adhesive on the back plate of the dash cam. I put my sun shield up to speed up the process without heating the entire cabin.
If you can push up on the dash cam about 1/4" it will release from the mounting plate.
Use a plastic paint scraper and cut through the adhesive rocking it back and forth at the bottom.
Follow the cable to the connector and release the connector. Pull out the cable and reroute as needed for installation on the passenger side.
Clean off the old adhesive and apply 3M double sided automotive tape.
Remount the dash cam a be sure to push up firmly so not to leave a gap before making contact with the adhesive. (I have a small gaps and put in a foam filler).
Note that I spray painted the obnoxious red ACTION button black.
It's a big relief getting that POS out of my line of sight.
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