How to access these dash cutouts?

Sorry, but I’m not even sure what they are called to search for this! There is a blank in my console and I’m curious how to access this? Unlike the plastic around the screen, I don’t see a way to run wires back here.

 

You'll need to disassemble some of the dash components to get access. I'm betting someone here will have a quick link to how it's all done with pictures and such.

 

It's a bit of work

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/installing-mesojdms-custom-lower-switch-panel.539029/

 

I wonder if you can get to them from up top if you take the radio out?

 

Well then Why do the Fog light kit install (with adding needed full wiring and dash switch) indicate, with reviews as well, about an hour + to install?? Or, is it just me ??

 

I want to say I've done it that way but it's been a while since I've had my radio out. I think I was able to reach behind there with the radio and air con panel removed.

 

Take the trim off around the radio, then the piece below the radio (with climate controls) pulls straight out. The only thing extra needed to do at that step is, to the right of your steering wheel there is a piece of black trim with some holes in it. You have to pop that out. The piece with the climate control has one tab that is behind that trim piece so you have to pull it out to get the climate control piece out.

Then boom bam pow, those switches are right there. Takes less than 5 minutes to get to.

If you’re not sure, you can watch MESO’s video about installing the stealth pro shift knob and he does those exact steps.

 

I’ve used a thin knife to pull out the blank button. From there all you will need to do is get a long zip tie to feed the wire to what ever side you need. Way easier than pulling out the panel or stereo.

 

Thanks! I couldn't find it in the stealth knob vid, but found something close in his other video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQI0x6kVODo