Incredible! Dude, that took balls to take on that project! I’d never get all that stuff back together. Great job!!

@kennycharneca1

4 жыл бұрын

I was scared at first but I encouraged myself because we as vehicle owners we put more effort and heart to our projects.

Who the hell disliked this video? I work as a 12v tech and this video right here saved me time and a headache. Thanks for taking the time to make this video!

@kennycharneca1

4 жыл бұрын

It's an honor to hear from a professional that could use this video thanks so much!!

I recently bought my first Lexus ever. My IS250 needed some love and the previous three owners never got the recall for the dashboard. I was unable to find a used one so I decided to buy a new one. But thanks to you I saved $$$$ by doing it myself instead of taking it to the stealership. This for sure is a 12 hour project. If I could suggest something to any future Lexus owner thinking about making this happen… write every step down and if at all possible, also take pictures of things that seem too complicated or have too many steps. For the OP, I can’t thank you enough for this video.

@JohnnyRawks

Жыл бұрын

Can I ask what you paid of for the new dash top? And you are in the States, right?

@RedBRZ23

Жыл бұрын

@@JohnnyRawks I remember paying between $350-$450. I can’t remember the exact price. I went to look for the receipt of the brand new part but it disappeared. And the website is not listing it anymore.

@JohnnyRawks

Жыл бұрын

@@RedBRZ23 Thanks. That's not too bad really. Could be worse. I bet in Canada a new dash top would be > 1000.00++ but I will check at some point.

@RedBRZ23

Жыл бұрын

@@JohnnyRawks I didn’t think it was bad either. The hardest part was putting it inside the cabin. 😳

@JohnnyRawks

Жыл бұрын

@@RedBRZ23 Yeah, exactly. Even if I could ever find one at an affordable price, the thought of installing it myself makes me break out in a cold sweat. I'm kind of handy, but.... I have an led out on my speedometer needle now as well, so that's another diy project at some point. It's funny, I owned a 1992 Celica GTS for almost 30 years and never had to do any work on it other than regular maintenance. I sure miss that Celica.

Wow! It turned out beautiful! Great job on taking it apart and putting it back together! Plus the video was great ❤️

Lifesaver! your tutorial is excellent! saved me the hassled of figuring out how to remove the dash! appreciate all you do!

Just changed mine today. Found a dash replacement at a junk yard from a 2010 IS250 C for my 2006 IS350. it took for ever. I finally got it done. I called a place for door panels and they said it will cost $75 per panel. If I dont find something in the junk yard in the next few weeks, I may spend the money and do it. Thanks for the video. Definitely gave me more confidence instead of going in blind.

@kennycharneca1

4 жыл бұрын

Believe me if you do the dash 2 o 3 times then you take it apart in less than an hour I found a dash even though I dont have the is350 anymore and I took it out in 20 minutes . And door are not that expensive for $75 each I've head $100 each

@JohnnyRawks

Жыл бұрын

I need a dash and front door panels. Where did you get the door panels for 75.00? That seems unbelievably cheap. I'm in Canada, though.

@rev367

Жыл бұрын

@@JohnnyRawks at a full service junk yard. If I could find them at a self service junk yard, it was 30 bucks. But you pull the part yourself.

@JohnnyRawks

Жыл бұрын

@@rev367 Yeah, that's a great idea. Thanks! I really need the door panels, too.

Thank you for posting this. I just got done replacing the sticky dash on my IS250 with a new from the dealer. Your video gave me confidence to do it.

@socratespena5085

2 ай бұрын

Did you have to pay or did they do it for free?

That is a very challenging job. Interiors today are designed to hide the fasteners for aesthetic reasons, and the extensive use of hooks, barbs and "christmas trees" make assembly at the factory quick. All of that makes it a real challenge to reverse engineer the assembly process when trying to remove these fragile parts, never knowing how hard one can safely pry and pull before breaking something. You have done a great job of distilling several hours of work down to less than 15 minutes. Showing the location of the various attachment points and fastening methods makes the job for your audience much easier.

@kennycharneca1

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this awesome comment!!

@martinliehs2513

Жыл бұрын

@@kennycharneca1 I was not actually looking to do the dash replacement, but the video was informative for learning where to run a wire for an aftermarket camera.

This video gave me the confidence to complete the dash replacement on my Lexus! Great video and great work!

@kennycharneca1

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man when I started doing car stuff I was scared but little by little you get confident and without knowing you are working on any car.

So descriptive! Thank you for being so thorough!

Awesome video and thank you for doing it! I have a 2007 is250 and am about to embark on swapping it myself :) I will use your video as a guide so thank you for posting it! :D

@kennycharneca1

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks most of us didn't get the recall on time

Great job man! It turned out beautiful!

@kennycharneca1

4 жыл бұрын

thanks!!

I definitely appreciate you putting up this video up you helped me tremendously thank you💯

@kennycharneca1

3 жыл бұрын

Yes yes 👍.

Great video. Straight to the point. Looking to color swap my LS. Thought of doing the dash was holding me back. Hope mine is pretty similar. Way easier than other dashes I've done. Now time to find the pieces.

Holy Jesus, Great job and I can't do it like you. In fact, I have same problem, sticky dashboard, and I searched some clips about it. If i find some second-handed dashboard nearby, I will follow your video. Thumbs up!

Great video and great job!

Thanks a lot bro. This looks amazing

Great video, thank you! Was going to do this before I found out my car was eligible for the recall.

@kennycharneca1

5 жыл бұрын

you are lucky man obviously that's what we all wish but 2006 they don't cover anymore, but brand new dash and door saves you like $600 easy .

@JohnnyRawks

4 жыл бұрын

@@kennycharneca1 In Canada, none of the interior panels are covered. I have an immaculate 2007 IS350 with deteriorating interior panels. Dash has 4 large cracks in it already, with surfaces pitting and getting soft. I was a huge Toyota fan after owning a 1992 Celica GTS for almost 20 years. No longer. They screwed a die-hard and vocal fan. Now I spread the bad news religiously.

@tylerrahm4368

4 жыл бұрын

John McLaughlin same here. Hard to support a brand that won’t stand behind their product.

Amazing job.....I think I'd rather rebuild an engine than change a dash.....what a job...thumbs up.

Thanks for the video bro! Planning on doing this soon.

@LouigeyM

2 жыл бұрын

did u do it how did it go ?

Thank you for this tutorial. It was a fantastic guide and my new dash looks great. I appreciate your time and effort

@Thec0meUp

Жыл бұрын

What you do for your new dash? Paid full price or wrapped it?

@mischaj5634

Жыл бұрын

@@Thec0meUp Got it from Longo Lexus for $289 and picked up in person

Wow man you did an excellent job replacing the Dash panel. I have the same issue with my 2012 Lexus IS250. I don't like the idea of putting a mat on it because it looks bad. I found a place online where I can get it for $265.00. You inspire me to think about and do it. good video

@kennycharneca1

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for encouraging me making more videos !!

@JohnnyRawks

Жыл бұрын

What? This is happening on 2012's as well? Good to know. My 07 has this issue and I thought it was only 06-07 that had the issue. I would grab a new dash in a heartbeat for 265.00. Even if it was USD (I'm in Canada). Where did you get it?

Thank you for the video. I am not replacing the dash but I am replacing the break booster and this video is the only one on KZread that details how to remove the lower dashboard panels for the is250.

Buddy your awesome don't apologize

Amazing work

Thanks for your efforts..from Australia ..

@kennycharneca1

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome 👌🆒️🙌

Great job dude!

@liquidh6344

4 жыл бұрын

I’m thinking of wrapping my dash instead.

Best video on KZread!

@kennycharneca1

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man I appreciate it.

great video boss

nice video, thanks for posting. Will help me greatly!

@kennycharneca1

Жыл бұрын

Thanks to you!

Well done very informative You did a great job & ur car looks excellent with the new parts ::))

Very useful video! Thank you.

Excellent video. Used it to swap mine successfully. Packed with info. Hardest part was getting the stupid A-pillar air bag clips off.

@sbstance4818

2 жыл бұрын

Nice, how long did the whole replacement take you?

@turblown

2 жыл бұрын

@@sbstance4818 About 2.5 hours. I started at 1:30pm and was done at 4pm. A-pillar covers alone took over 20 minutes easy. I had pry off the clips from the body behind the airbag. Also pay attention to the order of removal of the glovebox and knee airbags. I got messed up on both sides and had to take stuff back apart too put it back in order. I also had to reinstall my GPS antenna (new dash didn't have one). All in all if I was to do it again in and out easily in less than 1.5 hours tops!

@sbstance4818

2 жыл бұрын

@@turblown thank you for the response, I’m gonna try to replace my is350 dash next week

You don't actually need to undo anything related with steering wheel. Just move it all the way backwards and down, the dash is soft enough to flex around the steering wheel. Removing steering wheel obviously makes it easier, but it is possible to do without removing it. As well instrument cluster could be pulled out without removing the wheel, just little bit hard to undo the plugs from the back. Did it myself today in ~1.5 h but that was only because I had to get the battery from home to move the steering wheel. I reckon it could be done in ~30 min if everything is ready.

@kennycharneca1

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that advice man !!@

@slowss8380

3 ай бұрын

Hey man I un bolted the two nuts to drop the steering wheel, but now it won’t pull toward me so I can line it up and bolt it back in. Any clue what it could be?

Nice work Stright to point thank you.

Great vid thanks 🙏

Great video. How do you remove the airbag curtain cover (side airbags)?

Wow thank you so much! I'm a woman and about to change out my dash and I am so using yoir video through out the while thing! Us women thank you 💗

@kennycharneca1

2 жыл бұрын

Be careful with airbag tabs it just take a little patience

@michaelabolton9961

2 жыл бұрын

@@kennycharneca1 will do thank you for that. The air bags are what I'm worried about taking out 🤦🏼‍♀️😂

Thx for the video! This seems impossible for me>< Hopefully I can restore the dash without replacing it

@kennycharneca1

3 жыл бұрын

I HOPE you can make it work

You sir are an amazing man, thank you so much for making this detailed video. I am about half way through the job right now and I will update my comment when I am done. When I get married, I want you to be my best man.

@kennycharneca1

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man even though is not the most accurate video or the best quality but looks like I'm the only who documented this job glad it worked .

@cameron8869

2 жыл бұрын

How'd it go? How long did the whole replacement take for you?

@kennycharneca1

2 жыл бұрын

@@cameron8869 i already did it like 4 times on my friends cars last one just 1 hour but first time like 5 hours

@cameron8869

2 жыл бұрын

@@kennycharneca1 could you make a video on putting the new dashboard back on to the car?

My friend tú eres un crack el mejor video que he visto ✅ y así ya me siento más confiado de reparar un Lexus ES350 y cambiar esa pieza un pokito de detalles más peor muchas gracias saludos y éxitos en tu proyecto !! ✍🏼🤙🏽🔥

@kennycharneca1

2 ай бұрын

gracias por tu comentario !

Cool bro. You did well. I want to do on my too. But. I give up . 😂😂😂

Good job 👍

Great job and very useful video. How many hours would you guess it took to remove everything and then how many more to put everything back?

@kennycharneca1

3 жыл бұрын

Depending on how many times first time 3 hours and then last time I did it 20 minutes and 20.

@6figure101

3 жыл бұрын

@@kennycharneca1 Thanks! That's not so bad. Was that 3 hours - just to remove it or 3 hours total to remove it and put it all back?

@kennycharneca1

3 жыл бұрын

@@6figure101 3 hours to remove first time because I couldn't find any information on how to do it so I broke a couple of stuff then when I learned took me 1 hour to remove and put back.

It’s easier to remove the steering and air bag. Just remember to mark the line where the teeth goes and install it the same way.

tnx for video

Great video. I have an immaculate 2007 IS350 with similar problems. Dash is cracking and melting. Lexus Canada will do absolutely nothing for me. Great company eh! I may attempt this myself if I can find a replacement.

@slamamsters

2 жыл бұрын

Hey I have an 06 IS350 in Canada and mine melts in the summer and is cracking. Did you ever get around to replacing it?

@JohnnyRawks

2 жыл бұрын

@@slamamsters Nope. I might scout around in the Spring. Apparently the price of a new dash top is outrageous, but I haven't checked with a dealer yet. I may try to find a used one off a wreck or something. Not sure about the door panels. My dash is really cracked up bad. Door panels not as bad.. just some mushiness on the top sections. Pisses me off every time I drive it, which is rarely these days.

@slamamsters

2 жыл бұрын

I've seen around online for US dealers and on the forums that it's under $400 USD msrp for 06-08 dashboards. Shipping from US seems to double the price though. 09+ seem to be even cheaper but I don't think our older vents and radio would fit. I need to check with local dealers too but I bet it's much more expensive here in Canada. Are you in Ontario? If you ever go ahead with replacing yours please let me know.

@JohnnyRawks

2 жыл бұрын

@@slamamsters Yeah, Southern Ontario. One option would be to drive across the border and pick one up I guess. $400 USD is not nearly as bad as I thought. I would definitely do it for that amount. I would do the install myself. How hard can it be? lol. Hopefully a new dash would be made of better materials and would not melt and crack like the existing ones do. Yeah, for sure, I'll let you know.

@housseinahmed6240

2 жыл бұрын

@@JohnnyRawks maybe an lkq or similar in the us can cut you a good deal on a dash to make it worth the shipping problem is finding one in good condition

I have one with nav can I use the dash that came out of an is250 without the nav and put it on mine that does have the nav ?

good job

Hey man quick question. I dropped the steering column but now it won’t pull back toward me so I can bolt it back on. What do i do?

It’s funny you sound like a friend that I know named Kenny

Thank you!

i think this is very helpful to people and we have to know dash remove is not possible without removing center consol. this movie is not showing about it.

@kennycharneca1

3 жыл бұрын

Yes I agree but there's a couple of videos on how to remove the dash so I didn't want to make this video so long

What junkyard you found the dashboard?

Hello, do you remember what tool you used to disconnect the passenger air bag? Im having a hard time trying to disconnecting it without damaging the connector

@kennycharneca1

3 жыл бұрын

I used a clip remover they sale at harbor freight tools and it comes like butter .

Hey man great video, I have one question though I just replaced my dash and everything went in good but I went to start my car and it goes down to like 500 rpm, do you think it could be a bad connection or could anything else have something to do with it.

@samuelgonzalez2306

2 жыл бұрын

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@kennycharneca1

2 жыл бұрын

Remember when u disconnect the battery the tps adjusts so I would check that I don't think you did anything wrong

i'm gonna use this video to find a way from the back of the radio-system into the glovebox, cause i'm adding a "android car"-system and will place it in the glovebox i think...this video will help me a lot to do this..

so how's the new dashboard, after 4 years replacement , is the new one turn into sticky too

@kennycharneca1

4 ай бұрын

I sold the car but I'm pretty sure it should be sticky again

is it possible to remove an deployed airbag from the passenger side by removing the glove compartment or ill have to remove the dashboard ?

@kennycharneca1

4 жыл бұрын

No because the airbag has bolts attached to the dashboard maybe is possible but it has to be way complicated.

Can you get to the evaporator by doing this or not?

Do you know if any of the is250c/is350c dashboard are the same as the sedan dash? I’m trying to replace my 2008 is350 with a 2010 is250c dash

@dellecook

Ай бұрын

What did you find out? Is there a difference between the sedan and the convertible? I’m getting ready to replace the dash on my convertible. It all looks the same… Wondering what you discovered.

Hey bro, was there anything that had to be torqued? Like the steering wheel bolts and stuff. Just want to make sure stuff is safe at the end of the day. Thanks.

@kennycharneca1

3 жыл бұрын

The 10mm not really you should do it by hand feeling the steering wheel I would torque them would use the workshop manual to make sure I feel that maybe is going to be like 40 or 50 ft lbs

@sammarithinang_pannarith

3 жыл бұрын

Cool. Thanks bro. Love how you do it like how'd us regular people would go about it. That's about a $900 replace from Lexus, but including the $400 to $500 new dashboard from them 🙄

@kennycharneca1

3 жыл бұрын

@@sammarithinang_pannarith I know is not the best video but I tried my best and is like a reference for people fixing this common problem thanks for the support.

@sammarithinang_pannarith

3 жыл бұрын

@@kennycharneca1 All good bro. I love it. I hate those "professional" videos that's all edited and run perfectly that I lose my place and stuff. They don't show common mistakes or show us specifically what piece they're talking about. They just assume we're intermediate peeps when they say it's for "beginners" or whatever. I love your format. Pointing at what you're doing is a plus too. You good. Keep doing it. Thanks for everything.

@sammarithinang_pannarith

3 жыл бұрын

Looks like those bolts are set at 16 ft-lbs.

can you help me locate the AC amplifier on a Lexus IS 250 2010, I cant find it

@kennycharneca1

4 жыл бұрын

Behind the ac evaporator unit.

Want to know whats really scary? You have to perform this just to fix a broken heater blend door. Most people just opt for a new car.

@kennycharneca1

4 жыл бұрын

To be honest you have to dedicate a day to it and is just about getting used to it first time took me 2 hours second 1 hour and third you won't believe me took me 15 minutes because sometimes I hunt this dashes and resale them. Just disconnect the battery negative and you'll be fine.

please any advice on this video will be really appreciated, don't forget to subscribe more Lexus videos are coming, let me know if you want a video for re upholstering the door panels.

@brianw1566

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting this fantastic video, I followed it to the tooth and it was a great help!!!

That's the airbag system not ABS but great video

I have the same issue but I'll find another way.. good video though

@kennycharneca1

4 жыл бұрын

I know some people reupholster the dash .

@robinyourhood189

4 жыл бұрын

@@kennycharneca1 im in Australia though.

I need one dash board too bro. My one is not good.👍 But I'm in Japan is hard to find one in this country bro. 😂😂

@kennycharneca1

4 жыл бұрын

For real ?? I thought it would be easier over there crazy how it sounds I have one brand new in my garage I already sold my lexus.

@Chmarksman

4 жыл бұрын

@@kennycharneca1 do you still have the Lexus is250 dashboard on your garage yet? If you try to sell, how much you need?

Hey where did you Purchase your dash from. I’ve been trying to find one for $150

@kennycharneca1

3 жыл бұрын

Where are you located??

@streetracerz4116

3 жыл бұрын

@@kennycharneca1 Georgia

@kennycharneca1

3 жыл бұрын

@@streetracerz4116 have you tried car-parts.com ?? That website links you to all the junkyard I'm the usa

@streetracerz4116

3 жыл бұрын

Okay thanks for the help

@kennycharneca1

3 жыл бұрын

@@streetracerz4116 thats how I found one dash and georgia has really good junkyard

I had this dash replaced at the dealer after looking into the service bulletin. The car can be out of warranty and Lexus will still cover it if the age of the car is less than 10 years !

@kennycharneca1

Жыл бұрын

Great info I tried everything with mine but remember here in Florida people at lexus they just laugh at you even though they know the protocols and that they have to cover it they deny it and resell to someone else because I've seen it .

i'm looking for a 2005 toyota mark-x, dashboard, i'm trying to convert a right hand drive to left hand drive

@kennycharneca1

2 жыл бұрын

Wow that is just crazy never thought about it for sure is going to increase the value of your car

Jesus! I'll just buy a really nice dashboard cover.

Quick question will a 2008 dash fit a 2007 is 250? Thank you.

@kennycharneca1

2 жыл бұрын

Totally I've done it before !!!

@raulsilva2720

2 жыл бұрын

@@kennycharneca1 got it man, Imy 07 dash is all sticky imma start looking thank you sm man

Where are you located

thanks for filming, not something I want to take on but interesting to see. May try a coverlay instead. ABS refers to the anti lock breaking system, not the air bag system, just FYI.

@cottonsmith8942

4 жыл бұрын

What did you end up doing

@lisao3041

4 жыл бұрын

@@cottonsmith8942, I still need to get the overlay, my dashboard looks horrible. I removed a phone mount and it ripped OFF part of the dash itself and now there's a hole! :(

Are there any connections on the ac evaporator? I had opened it but now there are more connections so am confused can you help me with the connections?

@kennycharneca1

5 жыл бұрын

no ac connections just ac vents here and there but i didn't had to mess up with ac thank god !

@alhamood7931

5 жыл бұрын

KDF channel i had a problem with the ac evaporator and i replaced it and fixed it and i have ordered a dashboard but now am confused was there any connection to the ac system or no .. on the passenger side is there any connections going to the ac system?? Please let me know

@kennycharneca1

5 жыл бұрын

you need to know about electrical connections or the Freon connections??

@alhamood7931

5 жыл бұрын

KDF channel the electrical connections...

@alhamood7931

5 жыл бұрын

And my cars trunk isn’t opening too i had removed the dashboard and the other stuffs .. i had kept the covers and other stuffs in my trunk and its not opening nw as my other covers else than the dashboard are kept inside my cars trunk..

its not ABS system, but AIRBAG 🙂

Would you please let me know from where i can purchase the dashboard!

@kennycharneca1

5 жыл бұрын

That's very difficult I prefer visiting junk yards around your area because if somebody has it they sell it for 500+ .

@kennycharneca1

4 жыл бұрын

I have one brand new I just bought from a friend let me know and I'll send you details

@1590880

4 жыл бұрын

@@kennycharneca1 Wow! Great job my friend. Interested. Do u have an email?

@1590880

4 жыл бұрын

Do u still have it for sale??

@kennycharneca1

4 жыл бұрын

@@1590880 yes I have it !!!

Shiiit, How did it get so soft and sticky?

@henryherrera9111

4 жыл бұрын

Schnapsbrenner defect from factory lexus had a recall on it a while back

@Schnapsbrennor

4 жыл бұрын

@@henryherrera9111 ooouuu...shit this one missed it. I'm glad mine didn't need to have the dash swapped. Although every recall means a day of mobile office at the lexus forum in an ambiente of nice cars and wonderful cappucino :D

Wow I try to do my self but it's a lot of work 😅😅

@kennycharneca1

4 жыл бұрын

is not I did it 4 times already and I'm getting faster every time.

Do you have a dash for sale?

@kennycharneca1

4 жыл бұрын

I'm always hunting those I sold one last year new condition for $250 but these days with covid they are hard to find.

sir do you have dash for sale?

@kennycharneca1

3 жыл бұрын

where are you located ??

Please don't touch the airbag connectors like that. One electric discharge from your finger and your done...

@lisao3041

4 жыл бұрын

be specific, what should you do, not do? How do you disconnect properly?

@Schnapsbrennor

4 жыл бұрын

@@lisao3041 At 5:00 he touches the socket of the ABS system. If he's electrically charged (e.g. by rubbing his body on the carpet) a discharge creates a little spark to the connector. That connector's only purpose is to transmit a little signal to fire up the airbag. Your discharge can do the same thing. Also after you took the airbag out always put it face up. So in case it goes of the actual bag of air can expand freely. If you put it face down the whole assembly is catapulted through the air (easy to find on youtube)

@lisao3041

4 жыл бұрын

Schnapsbrennor, I see. That’s a lot more meaningful comment after clarifying. When did ABS come to mean air bag system? As a former employee in Ford’s brake dept,, ABS has always meant the anti lock breaking system. lol

@Schnapsbrennor

4 жыл бұрын

@@lisao3041 I actually dont know about the shortcut. In Germany abs is also used for the anti break locking. I just know its also printed on every part in my Lexus,that has an airbag and that usually every bright yellow connector is airbag related

wtf was toyota thinking? they had the same problem on the 01 - 05 IS 300....

@kennycharneca1

3 жыл бұрын

Most Lexus have this problem I talked to a technician they said it was a new material they used but not anymore is a thing from the past.

did this and my car isnt starting, cranking but failing after 3 seconds

@kennycharneca1

3 жыл бұрын

Did you check everything?? Like the ignition button ? Remember the car need to read the key to unlock the alarm system

Has anyone successfully reupholstered their sticky dashboard instead of this full replacement?

@kennycharneca1

3 жыл бұрын

Ive been told people that reupholster does everything but to be honest I bet it has to be expensive

@getbenzd

3 жыл бұрын

I’m actually in the middle of reupholstering the dashboard and all 4 doors. I found a black vinyl that is almost an exact match to OEM. Aside from my time spent, fabric ($55) and adhesive ($20) total of $75.

Jesus Christ, what a mess.