Center Console Access? - USB AUX - A-TRAC

After searching forums, I ask this question:

I would like to add a switch to one of the empty black squares. I don't know how to access this area. I would put the switch over on the left side of the steering wheel, but none are available there.

Picture or video instructional tutorial would be great..

 

The AC control panel above will pop out to give you access.

 

I tried that, after removal of the AC control panel there is a small square hole that I can't fit my hand thru..etc.. Do you suggest removal of the entire center dash control units.

 

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You should be able to pry out the blanks using a small screwdriver or two (tape the ends with electrical tape to minimize damage to the surrounding plastic if you care about that sort of thing).

 

If you want to avoid marring the switch surround, this way looks to be the best that I have bookmarked, though it is the most involved. I could have sworn there was a thread on here with an easier method, but I do remember it didn't have any key words in it to make it easily searchable which is a shame.

Anyways:
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-tacomas/240555-removing-center-console-lower-dash-2nd-gen.html

 

Also in on this one.

 

I don't have any pictures but I didn't remove the console or anything. I jus used some stiff wire as a fish line to get the wire headed toward the fuse box. Followed that with loom and tucked/tied away.

As others have mentioned, careful prying out the cover...the plastic surrounding it is very soft.

 

This guy really did some good documentation/photos of how to remove the lower dash portion. http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2n...oint-center-console-clean-look-lots-pics.html You don't really have good access by just removing the AC control or glove box unless you have really tiny hands or an elf to help you.