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Old 09-06-2014, 04:52 PM #1
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DIY smartphone holder
Hi gang.
Thought I'd share since I didn't find a DIY solution that I liked.
1. Cut a strip of metal (from Home Depot) to fit behind the trim. You may have to drill a hole for the bolt. I sprayed the exposed portion with plasti-dip to make it black.
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2. Attach (with screws) your favorite phone holder!
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Very Interesting!! 2 posts in and already a great DIY..
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that actually looks great. do you mine doing a little more in-depth how to?
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I decided to redo my holder, so here are the details along with pics.

1. pop off the console (no tools required)
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2. take off the trim piece beneath the steering wheel (held in with two screws) and then take off the one screw holding the trim piece around the radio
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3. remove two bolts beneath the radio and take off the trim
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4. get one of these metal straps from home depot or similar
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5. you'll need some sheet metal cutters
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6. cut to this shape (11 inches long), drill a hole at around the 10.5" mark
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7. this wooden block will be used as a backing for the metal strap. I will stick it on to the metal strap with a piece of carpet tape
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and bend into shape:
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9. Here it is with all the trim replaced
DIY smartphone holder-slide11-jpg
10. I installed a Bracketron phone holder but you can attach your favorite.
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Here it is at a different angle:
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Update:
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Oh hey, you have the same heated seats installed as my old V6 runner had. I put those in last winter before I sold it, and they were amazing! My Limited's heated seats are weak compared to those bad boys.

Also back on topic that holder looks like a nice touch. Best part.. no interior damage!
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Oh hey, you have the same heated seats installed as my old V6 runner had. I put those in last winter before I sold it, and they were amazing! My Limited's heated seats are weak compared to those bad boys.

Also back on topic that holder looks like a nice touch. Best part.. no interior damage!
Must have been an upgrade option on this SR5. I haven't had the chance to test them out yet. Supposed to get cold this week so I have that to look forward to
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