Here's Some Help with Navigation Install

[webshot]

OEMValue has good customer service to a point (not outstanding). I would order from them again if I had to.

If this is your first time pulling the dash apart, your in for a real treat. Please take your time doing it so you don't scratch it up. I counted a total of 9 center console and dash peices, and 14 bolts that have to be removed to get to the head unit. Give yourself plenty of time and don't rush it. You can easily break clips off the parts if you hurry.

Instructions:

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/showthread.php?s=&threadid=2123

 

[webshot]

Those instructions kinda suck. Anyone have the other pics from the Toyota manual?

 

[gregtay]

Thanks for the help. This board is such a valuable resource.

Two more questions before I make the purchase. The feedback on OEMVALUE.com has been very good. Did anyone encounter problems or should I buy without worry?

Also, is there a link to instructions for removing the concole and center dash. It looks like the links on the first post are old.

Thanks again,

Lojeff

OEMValue has been very very good. No worries.. and they will help you as much as they can.

As far as instructions on how to remove the dash.. they are out there somewhere because i posted them about 6 weeks ago. I don't have the time to go looking right now, but if you search around you might find them.

 

[Toy-Man]

Here are the instructions I used. I got them right here a few weeks ago. I think these were posted by gregtay. They worked great for me the first time I used them. As webshot stated, be careful not to break or scratch anything. I found that I had to give a good yank on some of the pieces to get them moving but once they start to let go they seem to come easy. Someone here suggested that you want to make sure its not too cold when you start taking the console apart. The plastic parts are more brittle then and subject to brakage. For us Canadians that can still be a problem in the morning but for the rest of you it shouldn't be a problem.

Good Luck TM

2003Toyota 4Runner

Removing the Trim around the Center Console


1. Pull the black trim up from around the gear shift (no bolts/screws)
2. Pull the silver trim up from around the center console (around the gear shift as well.. but this time the outer trim) No bolts or screws, unhook the connectors
3. Remove the lame slim storage tray in the center of the dash that pops out (below the A/C controls(just flip it open, then pull up)
4. Look for the one screw behind the tray near the top. Remove that screw.
5. Grab the AC controls and the computer display. Just give it a good yank. It will come out. Unhook the connector.
6. Now. Remove the two bolts by the driver

 

[webshot]

Here are the instructions I used. I got them right here a few weeks ago. I think these were posted by gregtay. They worked great for me the first time I used them. As webshot stated, be careful not to break or scratch anything. I found that I had to give a good yank on some of the pieces to get them moving but once they start to let go they seem to come easy. Someone here suggested that you want to make sure its not too cold when you start taking the console apart. The plastic parts are more brittle then and subject to brakage. For us Canadians that can still be a problem in the morning but for the rest of you it shouldn't be a problem.

Good Luck TM

2003Toyota 4Runner

Removing the Trim around the Center Console


1. Pull the black trim up from around the gear shift (no bolts/screws)
2. Pull the silver trim up from around the center console (around the gear shift as well.. but this time the outer trim) No bolts or screws, unhook the connectors
3. Remove the lame slim storage tray in the center of the dash that pops out (below the A/C controls(just flip it open, then pull up)
4. Look for the one screw behind the tray near the top. Remove that screw.
5. Grab the AC controls and the computer display. Just give it a good yank. It will come out. Unhook the connector.
6. Now. Remove the two bolts by the driver

 

[Toy-Man]

webshot,

You don't have to remove the whole center console (where the shifter is), just the trim. That is performed in steps 1 and 2. No screws in these two steps.

There are 4 screws that hold the center dash in place, one behind the whimpy storage tray, two by the radio mount and one just under the knee kickplate under the steering wheel.

As I said, I followed these instructions and had no problem removing everthing in order to swap in the nav system. You have to fiddle with the center dash piece to get it to come away from around the center console, but no problems really.

Cheers TM

 

[webshot]

Ok cool! Yea I was following the instructions in the 4runner manual and it says to remove the center console, so that seems to be what I always do now just out of habit.


Thanks

 

[webshot]

I hope to have pictures soon guys! Waiting on a camera.

Check out all the information on the Solara nav unit on the Sienna forums! They have great information including the back up camera! http://www.siennaclub.org

 

[gregtay]

I hope to have pictures soon guys! Waiting on a camera.

Check out all the information on the Solara nav unit on the Sienna forums! They have great information including the back up camera! http://www.siennaclub.org

hmmmm... if the camera works.... i wonder if there is some bluetooth hardware we can add to enable the Bluetooth functionality.

 

[webshot]

Better yet! I think they found a way to show video on the NAV screen! This info is in the navigation XM radio thread.

 

[gregtay]

Better yet! I think they found a way to show video on the NAV screen! This info is in the navigation XM radio thread.

Geeezzzz,, byt the time they are done they will have dumped $5K into thier nav systems!!

I am going to move forward with the camera.. still a little pricey.. but it will be great for backing up and hocking up the boat.

And I am still going to do XM.... but I was really hoping the price would come down.

 

[gregtay]

Geeezzzz,, byt the time they are done they will have dumped $5K into thier nav systems!!

I am going to move forward with the camera.. still a little pricey.. but it will be great for backing up and hocking up the boat.

And I am still going to do XM.... but I was really hoping the price would come down.

Just in case you guys missed all this from the Sennia forums:

Solara nav supports:
Backup Camera (just plug it in and it works)

DVD playback (as a monitor) (just added a DVD or other video source, then ground the parking brake sensor (it is with the speed and rev wires)

kulness

 

[webshot]

Just in case you guys missed all this from the Sennia forums:

Solara nav supports:
Backup Camera (just plug it in and it works)

DVD playback (as a monitor) (just added a DVD or other video source, then ground the parking brake sensor (it is with the speed and rev wires)

kulness

Just tried the monitor thing and i could not get it to work FYI.

All the Sienna guys have the stock rear DVD system with a separate ECU for it. The ECU sends out the signal to activate the monitor feature. Your all willing to give it a try though. maybe you can figure it out. I could not.

 

[lojeff]

How do you remove the innner glove box. I see 2 bolts that I removed but it still isn't coming off and I am afraid I will break something if I use too much pressure.

Any hints on cutting that inner box to add the amp?

 

[webshot]

How do you remove the innner glove box. I see 2 bolts that I removed but it still isn't coming off and I am afraid I will break something if I use too much pressure.

Any hints on cutting that inner box to add the amp?

Not sure I never had to remove mine before. Anyone else?

 

[lojeff]

New problem. I have the unit installed but the triangle indicator (which I believe is suppose to be my vehicle) is never on the right road or direction. When I re-calibrate the unit it is ok for a while but as soon as I make a turn it's off again. For example, if I make a 90degree right turn, the unit shows me half way between going straight and the turn I actually made.

In addition, I very rarely get a GPS signal. How often should it show an update. where is the best spot for the GPS antenna? I put it behind the radio. Perhaps it should be else where?

Please help, right now, I am not too impressed with this navigation system.

Thanks Jeff

 

[webshot]

Well the fact that you do not have GPS signal would be one reason you do not have accuracy on your system. Make sure the GPS antenna is mounted FLAT and as far forward between the air ducts as possible ( secured mine flat with velcro). Secondly, is your rev and speed sensors hooked up corectly?

 

[lojeff]

Thanks Web,

I think since the map is moving while I drive, the speed and reverse is hooked up ok. Is there another way to tell?

As for the GPS Ant., It is as far forward as it can go, I am not sure how flat it is. I will pull it apart and try again. Is there a better location for the Antenna or is the dash the norm?

 

[webshot]

With the antenna mount flat between the ducts, I even get GPS reception in my garage which is almost unheard of! Usually GPS signals can be blocked by tall buildings and other metal obsticals. You can check you speed and rev signals by going into diagnostic mode. You may have to drive forward and reverse for the signals to register while in diagnostic mode.

 

[webshot]

Thanks Web,

I think since the map is moving while I drive, the speed and reverse is hooked up ok. Is there another way to tell?

As for the GPS Ant., It is as far forward as it can go, I am not sure how flat it is. I will pull it apart and try again. Is there a better location for the Antenna or is the dash the norm?

Mounting it flat is the most important thing of all! Think of the antenna as having a dome on top of it. This dome must be able to receive signals from left, right, front, and back of the vehicle. Also make sure there are no wires between it and the top of the dash board!

The antenna being mouted between te ducts is the stock location for the antenna and works very well.