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I've searched the forums and most of the pictures and steps I see were from previous models.
1. Does the 4th gen have any screws that I have to remove prior to pulling the whole unit?
2. Is it like previous models that require a fair amount of force to pull the plastic clips free?
I'm wanting to remove mine to find a place to tap off for power for a dash cam. Already broke a tiny tab off the so-called "Cover, Forward Recog" (86466-48042), so I'm ordering a new one for $60. I'm sure the dome-light assembly is several hundred dollars, so I don't want to take any chances with it.
Last edited by Scrutator; May 14, 2018 at 04:33 PM.
I'm wanting to remove mine to find a place to tap off for power for a dash cam. Already broke a tiny tab off the so-called "Cover, Forward Recog" (86466-48042), so I'm ordering a new one for $60. I'm sure the dome-light assembly is several hundred dollars, so I don't want to take any chances with it.
and looked for power and ground from the connector to the rear view mirror. You can find the connector under the plastic cover of the camera on the windshield.
I was hoping someone had actually successfully removed their overhead console so I'd know for sure where to pull harder. I've seen a few posts that show just pull on the front (end closest to the driver) until the tabs pop out, but I pull on the console pretty darn hard and it doesn't budge. If anyone has removed this overhead console in an RX350, mine is a 2018, and has any useful tips, please, I'd love to hear them before I end up breaking something... Thanks!
I'm wanting to remove mine to find a place to tap off for power for a dash cam. Already broke a tiny tab off the so-called "Cover, Forward Recog" (86466-48042), so I'm ordering a new one for $60. I'm sure the dome-light assembly is several hundred dollars, so I don't want to take any chances with it.
I've removed my console/dome light assembly some time ago and it was a fairly straightforward process (but definitely take your time), referencing a video that I'll try to find. I did this when I installed a dashcam that looks like a factory option, per another thread here on the forum which I'll also dig up...
Great info mak99! Thanks for this. I just wish I had seen this prior to purchasing my dash cam a few days ago. Not sure I can justify purchasing another camera right away so I'll probably just pull down the console (carefully) and splice into 12v on the connector. But...I have a feeling I may soon replace it with this camera before too long...I like how it's out of the way.
Great info mak99! Thanks for this. I just wish I had seen this prior to purchasing my dash cam a few days ago. Not sure I can justify purchasing another camera right away so I'll probably just pull down the console (carefully) and splice into 12v on the connector. But...I have a feeling I may soon replace it with this camera before too long...I like how it's out of the way.
IIRC, the video I'm thinking of might have been a YouTube link from the install instructions in the box.
Personally, I'd much rather have this built-in style with easy-connector harness than an external one that you have to cut/splice into the factory wires to get power. Of course you can easily replace that external style dashcam should it ever go TU, so it does have that advantage.
I guess I should pop out my SD card to make sure my dashcam is still working! Out of sight, out of mind...
Overhead console / dome light removal?
Thanks!
