Interior / Exterior Visual TechThis section contains discussion related to visual modifications of the Toyota FJ Cruiser. Some items might include dash kits, roof rack modifications and other visual modifications.
Re: DASH AND CONSOLE PANELS REMOVAL: Instructions w/ pics
This is great!!! Thank you for taking the time out and doing this. I could have used this for a few mods.
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Re: DASH AND CONSOLE PANELS REMOVAL: Instructions w/ pics
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LandCruiserSteve previously said:
DASH AND CONSOLE PANELS REMOVAL: Instructions w/ pics (continued)
Center console (upper section):
Unscrew transfer case knob (and shift lever knob if necessary on a 6MT).
Pull up (unsnap) the upper console just forward of the console storage area.
Pull the entire upper console up and out.
Center console (lower section):
Remove the two 10mm bolts from the base of the console storage area.
Remove the two 10mm bolts from the sides of the lower console (about halfway up the console; one is hidden below the parking brake lever).
Carefully pull the entire lower console up and back, carefully maneuvering the lower console around the shift levers and parking brake lever.
Shift lever cover piece:
This can be removed if you're "blacking out" your silver interior trim for painting.
There are small snap catches on both sides of the cover that need to be slightly bent out. The cover will simply lift off. (Shift knob removal is required.)
Switch panel module:
Remove the plastic snap retaining plugs from each side of forward console cover. (Down next the driver and passenger foot area.)
Use a pointed push device (an awl; tiny screwdriver) to slightly push through the center plastic pin to unlock the plug.
The retaining plug can now be peeled out.
Remove the 10mm bolt form each side of the switch panel face.
Grasp the base of the switch panel and gently pull outward.
After labeling each connector, unplug/disconnect each multi-pin plug from the rear of the switches as necessary.
Re-installing all of the above is simply the reverse procedure of the removal.
Very clear and easy to follow! Thanks a bunch. BTW, what is the switch to the far right on your switch panel for???
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Re: DASH AND CONSOLE PANELS REMOVAL: Instructions w/ pics
Great write up!!!!
I was wondering if you know if the a pillar is done differently or can be done at all if you have the side curtain air bags?
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2007 Black Cherry AT
3" OME lift
Cooper STT 285/75/17
Manik light bar w/ 4 PIAA 520s wired through bar
Domello Hybrid Sliders
Onboard air
Overhead Console w/ Homelink, Maplight
Cobra CB w/ Bandi Mount
XM radio
Afe CAI
Afe TBS
JBA exhaust
Tinted front windows
Re: DASH AND CONSOLE PANELS REMOVAL: Instructions w/ pics
A fantastic thread... I haven't had to go there yet, but the next few mods will require some switch installations. Thank you so much.
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Painted headlight bezel, Series 87 steelies with 255/85-16 Maxxis Bighorns, BMC, ARB full length rack, 60" hi-lift, OME Heavies on all 4 corners, Budbuilts front to back, OEM sliders, Scuba Driver mods, Upper and Lower rear Digger Links, TRD CAI, All-Pro High Clearance tailpipe, Custom Built Rear Shelf, Hacked Rear Diff Lock, VSC on-off switch, Custom Expedition One Front Bumper, EPi 9000lb winch with synthetic line, and lots of manual recovery gear and tools.
Re: DASH AND CONSOLE PANELS REMOVAL: Instructions w/ pics
Great thread and pictures, one word of caution when removing the center switch panel. You may want to put the Tcase handle back on the lever to avoid scratching the face of the switch panel.
I saw that noted in another thread.
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08 Sandstorm, CQ, OF, C7, CF
All Weather Mats
Trail Gear Sliders
Extra Horn
Black Tundra Handles
Wet Okole Seat Covers
Sprintail M-PAC Side Rail Kit
Sprintail M-PAC Combo
Stand Alone Fuse Block
TT Bumper Wings
To be installed:
Defiant Light Bar
IPF 968
LED's under hood
2007 Silver Ti FJC, AT, Pre-Runner 
Linear Mode
