exchanging full interior
03-06-05, 09:48 AM
#31
ok i snapped a few..here is the side angle where you can see the plastic locking plugs i was talking about. these have to line up i guess and i guess be careful how you pull cuz if you pull from one side you might snap these plastic pieces..i put big pics so you can see better
this is the glove box area
and this is the radio area
this is the glove box area
and this is the radio area
Last edited by bluelex; 03-06-05 at 09:56 AM.
03-06-05, 09:55 AM
#32
overall when you look at it it doesn't seem like that hard of a job...i hope these pics help some of you out. if you need any more angles let me know.
some more angles
here is the trunk and gas release area
cluster area
center console area
whole dash
some more angles
here is the trunk and gas release area
cluster area
center console area
whole dash
03-06-05, 12:52 PM
#33
hey thanks for the pics adrian, that's so nice of you!
yeah seems like it's relatively ok
but i am thinking with all the electronics and wirings already behind the dash inside the car, that might make things a bit harder than it seems
but i am sure these pics are going to help al ot!
yeah seems like it's relatively ok
but i am thinking with all the electronics and wirings already behind the dash inside the car, that might make things a bit harder than it seems
but i am sure these pics are going to help al ot!
03-06-05, 07:56 PM
#34
Racer
Originally Posted by RMMGS4
It's not that bad taking the parts out.
Second: why isn't there a slot for skis to slide through from the trunk like in the BMW (or the ES for that matter)?
How structural can that bar in the center be? Wait, is it bolted separately? Can it be removed? Can I make a ski slot??
Last edited by jonathancl; 03-07-05 at 06:51 AM.
03-06-05, 08:11 PM
#35
Originally Posted by jonathancl
First: OMG naked car!
Second: why isn't there a slot for skis to slide through from the trunk like in the BMW?
Think it would be safe to cut that bar in the center and make my own? How structural can that be? Or wait, is it bolted separately? Can it be removed? Can someone please answer these questions?? Soon??
Second: why isn't there a slot for skis to slide through from the trunk like in the BMW?
Think it would be safe to cut that bar in the center and make my own? How structural can that be? Or wait, is it bolted separately? Can it be removed? Can someone please answer these questions?? Soon??
These parts all un-bolt, so go for it. You could test it out and see if you can sense the rear of the car a little loose when going through hard turns. Also you might hear some creaking when you drive the car at an angle up a driveway.
If you have aftermarket sway bars, this creaking will be even more evident.
Last edited by RMMGS4; 03-06-05 at 08:22 PM.
03-06-05, 08:14 PM
#36
Racer
Originally Posted by RMMGS4
The "V" shaped part is critical to minimizing body flex, but the up & down bar will be a minimal structure loss.
These parts all un-bolt, so go for it. You could test it out and see if you can sense the rear of the car a little loose when going through hard turns. Also you might hear some creaking when you drive the car at an angle up a driveway.
If you have aftermarket sway bars, this creaking will be even more evident.
These parts all un-bolt, so go for it. You could test it out and see if you can sense the rear of the car a little loose when going through hard turns. Also you might hear some creaking when you drive the car at an angle up a driveway.
If you have aftermarket sway bars, this creaking will be even more evident.
Yay! I'm making a ski slot! Just in time for Spring, too! Stay tuned for pictures...as soon as it gets warmer.
edit: we both edited our posts after we quoted each other.
Last edited by jonathancl; 03-06-05 at 08:49 PM.
03-06-05, 10:43 PM
#37
Originally Posted by jonathancl
I'm boring, stock handling. 'Hard turns' have gotten me into trouble already, so I take it easy.
Yay! I'm making a ski slot! Just in time for Spring, too! Stay tuned for pictures...as soon as it gets warmer.
edit: we both edited our posts after we quoted each other.
Yay! I'm making a ski slot! Just in time for Spring, too! Stay tuned for pictures...as soon as it gets warmer.
edit: we both edited our posts after we quoted each other.
03-07-05, 06:48 AM
#38
Racer
Originally Posted by rominl
so you going to take away that bar and punch through the seats for the "hole"?
Oh and sorry for thread hijacking...these are awesome naked pictures.
03-07-05, 09:46 AM
#39
rominl: Thanks for response regarding unplugging the speedo 
bluelex: Thank you for the detailed pictures of the dash
jonathancl: I was thinking about the same thing regarding the pass-through. I also had a crazy thought about putting a small fridge back there too (if not making a "pass-through"
). I thought about cutting that bar that goes down the middle and have someone weld 2 supporting bars or maybe just drill holes and attaching them with screws.
Sorry about going off-topic, again
bluelex: Thank you for the detailed pictures of the dash
jonathancl: I was thinking about the same thing regarding the pass-through. I also had a crazy thought about putting a small fridge back there too (if not making a "pass-through"
). I thought about cutting that bar that goes down the middle and have someone weld 2 supporting bars or maybe just drill holes and attaching them with screws.Sorry about going off-topic, again
03-07-05, 01:16 PM
#41
Lexus Champion
Felt The Clips.
Originally Posted by bluelex
great all i read is that the dash is going to be a pain... 
....and of course thats the one piece in my project that didn't come out like how i wanted and had to buy a replacement for. 
its funny looking at my new blk dash on my kitchen floor it looks like just 14 or so bolts in easy to reach places. mayb its easier to take off when you know where all the bolts and screws are, i guess i can look at the new one for location and mayb make the job easier but it looks like i'm going to need more than one person to help me pull it out cus it had thpse push clips than lock in a socket in the back of the dash...becareful pulling it out..
if you guys want i could take pics of the back of my dash to help you know where these puch plugs are and some of the bolts? let me know.
....and of course thats the one piece in my project that didn't come out like how i wanted and had to buy a replacement for. its funny looking at my new blk dash on my kitchen floor it looks like just 14 or so bolts in easy to reach places. mayb its easier to take off when you know where all the bolts and screws are, i guess i can look at the new one for location and mayb make the job easier but it looks like i'm going to need more than one person to help me pull it out cus it had thpse push clips than lock in a socket in the back of the dash...becareful pulling it out..if you guys want i could take pics of the back of my dash to help you know where these puch plugs are and some of the bolts? let me know.
I recommend you put some felt tape or foam on those clips in back of the dash you mentioned. One thing about doing this kind of job is that once you put it back together sometimes things start to rattle. Those clips are notorious for that. P.I.T.A!!!!! Anyway it might be a goods idea to put some of that felt on anything you suspect might rattle latter on. At the dealerships we have these "felt kits" just for this purpose. Let me know if you want some. I might be able to send you some if you like or just go to any dealership and I'm sure they would have it in stock. Good luck.
Will
03-07-05, 02:13 PM
#42
Originally Posted by TAMR_GUS98
Hey Blue,
I recommend you put some felt tape or foam on those clips in back of the dash you mentioned. One thing about doing this kind of job is that once you put it back together sometimes things start to rattle. Those clips are notorious for that. P.I.T.A!!!!! Anyway it might be a goods idea to put some of that felt on anything you suspect might rattle latter on. At the dealerships we have these "felt kits" just for this purpose. Let me know if you want some. I might be able to send you some if you like or just go to any dealership and I'm sure they would have it in stock. Good luck.
Will
I recommend you put some felt tape or foam on those clips in back of the dash you mentioned. One thing about doing this kind of job is that once you put it back together sometimes things start to rattle. Those clips are notorious for that. P.I.T.A!!!!! Anyway it might be a goods idea to put some of that felt on anything you suspect might rattle latter on. At the dealerships we have these "felt kits" just for this purpose. Let me know if you want some. I might be able to send you some if you like or just go to any dealership and I'm sure they would have it in stock. Good luck.
Will
03-07-05, 03:46 PM
#43
Lexus Champion
Felt Tape
Originally Posted by bluelex
whats felt tape.. how do you apply it? i might just get some if its something that will help...
Felt tape is a cloth like material with a sticky backing. Just like Scotch tape. Just peel it back and apply. It comes in a kit called "Interior Noise Kit" Part number 08231-00801. The kit comes with an assortment of foam and felt that we use to fix rattles. Your local dealer should have it in stock. There is also another kit called "Wind Noise Kit" Part number 08231-00810. This kit has some rubberized foam tape thats also good for this purpose. Good luck.
Will
03-07-05, 04:03 PM
#44
Lexus Test Driver
Thread Starter
isnt clublexus great.... i asked a simple question about taking out interior and here we are on our third page on this subject...... thanks everybody.....
03-07-05, 04:49 PM
#45
Originally Posted by TAMR_GUS98
Blue,
Felt tape is a cloth like material with a sticky backing. Just like Scotch tape. Just peel it back and apply. It comes in a kit called "Interior Noise Kit" Part number 08231-00801. The kit comes with an assortment of foam and felt that we use to fix rattles. Your local dealer should have it in stock. There is also another kit called "Wind Noise Kit" Part number 08231-00810. This kit has some rubberized foam tape thats also good for this purpose. Good luck.
Will
Felt tape is a cloth like material with a sticky backing. Just like Scotch tape. Just peel it back and apply. It comes in a kit called "Interior Noise Kit" Part number 08231-00801. The kit comes with an assortment of foam and felt that we use to fix rattles. Your local dealer should have it in stock. There is also another kit called "Wind Noise Kit" Part number 08231-00810. This kit has some rubberized foam tape thats also good for this purpose. Good luck.
Will
hey man, which dealership do you work for if you don't mind me asking? or you can pm me if you want. maybe i can use some of those stuff