CAUTION!
There is a chance of major damage to the AC vents on this dash. I would
suggest professional help, if they break it, they should be responsible
for the replacement.
I've also been told, bend two coat hangers into a 90 degree angle, insert
into vents at each side and pull on both at the same time.
1.1) Look into each outside vent.
1.2) There is a clip inside each vent that holds the AC vents in place.
1.3) Place a flat head screw driver into each vent to pull this clip up by
pushing down on the screw driver handle.
2.1) With flat head screw drivers pulling
bottom clips up, apply major pressure to side of AC vents to pop for dash
and remove. NOTE - The first time I saw this car, I took it
to the dealership for removal. I was shocked at the amount of pressure
needed to remove the vent, much less the size of the screw driver the
mechanic uses!
3.1) With AC vent removed, remove two exposed
car stereo mounting screws.
4.1) Below car stereo, gently pry panel from
dash.
5.1) With pressure, two clips will release.
Set panel to side.
6.1) Remove two screws at top outside edges
of drink holder and ash tray assembly.
7.1) Set parking brake and shift to low gear.
7.2) Gently pry back edge of gear shift trim panel up.
8.1) With all clips released, lift panel and
twist over gear shift to remove.
9.1) Remove two lower screws on each side of
opening.
10.1) Pull top edge of drink holder and
ashtray assembly forward from dash.
10.2) Lift bottom edge up to remove.
11.1) This panel will set to side while still
connected.
12.1) Remove two exposed screws below
car stereo from drink holder and ashtray assembly removal.
13.1) Pull car stereo and AC controls from
dash.
14.1) Pull assembly forward for access to all
connectors. Release trigger on connectors to disconnect.
15.1) Remove four screws from each side of car
stereo securing car stereo to mounting bracket.
15.2) Slide car stereo forward from bracket to remove.
Lexus ES300 Pioneer Amplifier Removal
This amplifier is commonly seen in shop
for water or spill damage. Immediately remove amplifier from car and take your
hair dryer to it. You may save it from needing replacement.
1.1) Slide passenger seat all the way
forward.
1.2) Car stereo amplifier is held in place by two screws attached to the floor.
Remove screws.
2.1) Pull car stereo amplifier from under
front seat.
3.1) Turn car stereo amplifier to side to allow
access to connectors.
3.2) Release triggers on connectors and remove amplifiers.
*Note - We commonly see this amplifier with water damage.
Spilling a drink or leaving the window down during a down pour. Remove the car
stereo amplifier immediately! Take the amplifier in doors, remove the covers
with a screw driver and take your hair dryer to amplifier, dry it out. This may bring the amplifier back to life.
Lexus ES300 Power Antenna Mast Removal and
Install
Power antenna mast is available from your local dealer&hip.
Call Lexus for part number, then call Toyota and SAVE. Use original part when replacing.
1.1) With needle nose pliers,
insert into slots on top nut of power antenna mount assembly, loosen and
remove. Be careful not to slip, you will scratch the paint of your car.
2.1) Turn car stereo on, pull
antenna mast from motor assembly.
2.2) Measure length of new antenna mast and cable against length of old
antenna mast and cable. If they match, skip to last instructions below, if
they do not match, continue with instructions.
3.1) From in side trunk, remove
side panel pin from side panel cover.
4.1) Remove side panel for
access to power antenna.
4.2) Remove power antenna mounting screws/bolts.
4.3) Remove power antenna motor assembly and disconnect connectors.
5.1) Disassemble power antenna
motor assembly.
6.1) Remove all excess power
antenna mast cable pieces.
6.2) Re-assemble power antenna motor assembly.
6.3) Re-install into car.
7.1) Insert power antenna mast
cable into opening at top of antenna mast.
7.2) Turn car stereo off while feeding antenna mast cable into opening.
7.3) Install top mounting nut.
Wire Color Codes
Factory Wire Harness, Color Codes and Aftermarket Installation
Speaker Phasing
Installing Aftermarket Speakers and Proper Hook-up
NO AUDIO
With aftermarket stereo installation?
Erratic Volume Control
DIY Repair
Speaker Removal and Installation presently not available.
Lexus Car Audio - Wire Diagrams - Wire Color Codes
Nakamichi and Mark Levinson
DO NOT CUT FACTORY WIRE HARNESS
Aftermarket stereo installation?
Why purchase the aftermarket wire harness? Installation is easier, no guess work with wire color codes and a Headache Saver!Factory wire colors codes are not universal. See Aftermarket Videos above.
We discourage cutting the factory wire harness.
This section aids in troubleshooting and determining wire color codes, phasing for speaker hook up, locating power wires for installing external devices and add-ons.
Diagram 1
Diagram 2
Diagram 3
Diagram 4
P500 - See Factory Connectors Video above.
Diagram 5
CN701 - See Factory Connectors Video above.
Diagrams may not be 100% accurate for your vehicle.
