Hhhhhhhhhok I wanted to make a small write up here for installing a cb into the dash. I've seen a few other write ups but nothing with enough detail.
First things first. We gotta remove this guy from the dash
To do this we have to slowly pull up the cup holder area and bezel. No screws here just pull.
Then cut off the back end of the ash tray you see here
Then we placed the cb in the dash mounted it by drilling new holes in the metal holder that came with the radio then using zip ties to hold them together.
Then we have to put the dash back in. On my model runner I have a factory amp in the way. Not all runners have them here and most Tacoma's don't even use this amp setup. I had to unbolt it and lay it down below so the CB could rest on it to keep it in place. Here's the amp.
I ran the 18' cable and power cable behind the dash and under the carpet on the drivers side. We have to pull up all the trim.
Drivers front
Drivers back seat
And remove the pieces in the rear
I cut an area for the cable to come out from under the plastic then I ended up just running it all under the plastic to keep it hidden and safe.
Had the coax cable come under the seal. We cut a little into the back hatch metal and sanded it down. Then ran the cable under and resealed. Then ran the coax under the bumper.
