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Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by 01Yota, Sep 8, 2011.

  1. Sep 8, 2011 at 3:22 PM
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    01Yota

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    Is it possible to pull the dash out and put a standard factory clock in the spot beside the key hole if it didn't come with one? I figured it would still have the connectors regardless
     
  2. Sep 8, 2011 at 4:01 PM
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    45acp

    45acp Paint me back in Wyoming again...

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    The factory clock is kinda worthless in that location, I wouldn't even bother if I were you.
     
  3. Sep 8, 2011 at 4:13 PM
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    It is in a awkward place but is it possible if I feel like tinkering with something
     
  4. Sep 8, 2011 at 4:15 PM
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    if you want you can try... but have you ever pulled a dash? i havent. but i know it is a PAIN IN THE ASS!

    if you want to tinker with something.... rotate your wheels, grease shit haha
     
  5. Sep 8, 2011 at 4:22 PM
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    BTW the dash IS a pain in the butt to pull out. I found a little pictorial post on how to take it off when I was putting LEDs in my dash. Gaining access to the clock isn't bad, but hope you don't have to follow any wires lol.

    Who ever made the post must of had Toyotas special 4 bolt puzzle dash because mine SUUUUCKED. At least my dash looks sweet now lol.

    DSC03063_c488d84f8d259bdf85f4421cf68821db293e7f2a.jpg
     
  6. Sep 8, 2011 at 4:23 PM
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    its possible
     
  7. Sep 8, 2011 at 7:05 PM
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    bellassaiw10

    bellassaiw10 Formally afroman5015

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    My dash wasnt hard to pull out just a few bolts and the radio and its all done
     
  8. Sep 8, 2011 at 7:12 PM
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    dash is easy to pull out !
     
  9. Sep 8, 2011 at 7:15 PM
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    BlueTaco07

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    Thats what she said.
     
  10. Sep 8, 2011 at 7:19 PM
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    you don't have to take out the dash at all, really. just drop the panel under the steering wheel and then you can snap out the ignition ring and clock bezel piece. the wiring harness hookup for the oem clock should be right there behind it.
     
  11. Sep 8, 2011 at 7:38 PM
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    Exactly!!! Very very very easy!!!
     
  12. Sep 8, 2011 at 7:51 PM
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    or use the factory clock location for switches like i did
    [​IMG]
     
  13. Sep 9, 2011 at 12:54 AM
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    The das is a pain in the ass! you have to remove all kinds of weird screws to get it out! who woulda thought I had to take off my antenae and remove a nut from the rear axle to get the dash off??
     
  14. Sep 9, 2011 at 4:38 AM
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    What did you have to do in the process of changing your dash cluster from red to white? I know new LEDs but I thought on the tax and speed had a red film on them or am I wrong?
     
  15. Sep 9, 2011 at 7:13 AM
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    What kinda "weird" screws are you all talking about??:confused: All I needed to take mine out was a 10mm socket and a phillips screw driver.
     
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    No film that I know of Just swap out for some LED's and your set. SERIOUSLY though I have done mine 3 times already one time at about 11 at night with only the interior light to see with lol!! Trust me it is not hard at all!! It will take you 15-20min tops from start to finish.
     
  17. Sep 9, 2011 at 7:20 AM
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  18. Sep 9, 2011 at 2:46 PM
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    Does anyone know if a guy to how to change the color of the luster
     
  19. Sep 9, 2011 at 2:46 PM
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    Not guy I ment guide
     

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