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Old 06-23-22, 10:58 AM
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Default New Dashboard Wanted

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I am a new RX350 Lexus owner. I bought my 2007 Lexus RX350 last year in May 2021. It is in good condition however there are a few dashboard cracks. I have looked at the dashboard overlays however would prefer to just replace the dashboard because of how the overlays look. Does anyone have any advice? Should I go to my local Lexus dealership? What cost do you think I'll have to pay? Please help! I have a Black Onyx exterior with ivory interior


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Your choices are new for $1000 or find used at a salvage yard. If you can't do the replacement yourself find a good independent shop getting it done at Lexus will cost you a small fortune.
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Take a good hard look at the A/C evaporator core when the dash is off. If you DIY the dash, then you can follow instructions for evaporator replacement as well, there are youtubes, dash comes off either way.
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Originally Posted by dm87
Hello.

I am a new RX350 Lexus owner. I brought my 2007 Lexus RX350 last year 2021. It is in good condition however there are a few dashboard cracks. I have looked at the dashboard overlays however would prefer to just replace the dashboard because of how the overlays look. Does anyone have any advice? Should I go to my local Lexus dealership? What cost do you think I'll have to pay? Please help! I have a Black Onyx exterior

2007 Lexus RX350 Black Onyx exterior with Ivory interior
with ivory interior
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Default New OE dash!!

I have an 05 RX330 in Pristine condition, except for the badly cracked dash! I tried a dash overlay, and I didn't care for it.
I got an OE dash from the local Lexus dealer, thru a friend, who got a discount, but even with the discount and the labor at the upholstery shop, I still spent almost $1500 out the door!
BUT, my new Dash looks Fantastic!!
My RX looks New Again!!
I hope this Helps!
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Even thou, our rx doesn't have any dashboard issues, I installed a dashmat by http://Coverking.com as I've said in different threads that I find the oem dash pad is really cheap & shotty looking & feeling vs other manufactures as this is where Toyota's bean counters really came into play........
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If you decide to pull the dash maybe you can come back and post up tips & tricks and tell us where all the hidden screws are located.
That would be awesome.
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Default New Dashboard on Sale

First I want to thank everyone for the comments and helpful Information I wanted to reference during my search & research for a dashboard for my 2007 Lexus RX350. I came across a sale/discount I thought I would pass on to the forum. See below.

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Default Dashboard Replacement Video RX330 & RX350

I saw this video posted recently on YouTube thought I would share with group.

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A friend who worked for Lexus did my dashboard removal and replacement in 1 hour. I paid him $300. The part cost $650 with the Lexus employee discount. $1Kish for a new dashboard is OK! Go get it done, you will be happy.
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Originally Posted by dm87
I saw this video posted recently on YouTube thought I would share with group.

Dashboard Replacement Video
It's a good video with lots of info.

We need a video that shows removal with all the hidden screws and tricks.
One interesting thing I noticed in video, he had dah out with steering wheel in place.

This is good to know that steering wheel w/ air bag inside it does not reed removed.
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Originally Posted by mandyfig
A friend who worked for Lexus did my dashboard removal and replacement in 1 hour. I paid him $300. The part cost $650 with the Lexus employee discount. $1Kish for a new dashboard is OK! Go get it done, you will be happy.
1 Hour, that's ridiculous. haha

Mad skills!...
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