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Old Feb 12, 2002 | 10:04 PM
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I need some advice. I am adding some electronic devices to my 2000 RX300 and need to gain access to the instrument pod and center console. Observation and careful prying with a screwdriver has so far yielded no results.

Can anyone give me a clue as to how to begin? Or tell me which manual I need to buy?

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Old Feb 13, 2002 | 04:54 AM
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Butter knife works great. Stick the knife in about 1/2 inch. Start at the top of the wood part prying it up then move down about 4 inches prying it up until you have gone down and up the other side. Then you can pop it off. You will be able to see 2 bolts that hold the top LCD part on. Good luck.
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Old Feb 13, 2002 | 03:18 PM
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Jack,

Maybe this will help...
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try this...
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Old Feb 13, 2002 | 04:38 PM
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Wow.... Looks like trouble....
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Old Feb 13, 2002 | 04:40 PM
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Hehehe...
at least we'll have an idea where to pry out...
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It really looks like a job for the pros... I couldn't f@ck with it....
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naaa its not that hard. what are you taking it apart for? wht electronic goodies are you adding?
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I plan to install a K40 dual radar/laser detection system and a couple of power jacks for use with my GPS and other stuff.

Thanx for the help.

Jack Hamilton
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Old Feb 13, 2002 | 06:58 PM
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K40 Undetectable? Cool! I have that installed too... but I had it installed at a car stereo shop though, I personally don't know that much about electronic stuff (only know what I want -- not installing them hehehe...).

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I had the LED's of my K40 installed on the outer plastic panel of the gauges, not in the gauges itself. So in case I sell my car, I can remove the K40 and remove the LED's too, so back to clean look...

The K40 control **** I had it installed inside the small drawer next to the sterring wheel -- totally hidden...

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Old Feb 13, 2002 | 07:48 PM
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Hendry, I think you have too much time on your hands...LOL.... Nice diagram though....
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hahaha... you didn't think I drew that diagram, right? I have lots of time off my hands, but I'm not that good in drawing that thing...


I scanned that picture off the RX300 service manual volume 2...

(should have just admitted I drew it... hihihi... )
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nah, I knew you didn't draw it.. But your little add ons... That what I liked..LOL...
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