Our 2009 RX had a dash cracking all over the place. We checked around and prices ranged from $1900 to $3500. We found the part for $622 at a dealer here in Phoenix. My wife and I decided to try it because of AMD's video. It went fantastic. It is not that hard if you are an automotive person. It took us three, 4 hour days. It's a big advantage to have a helper. We could do one now in one day. Our car has 70K miles and was really worth fixing. A tribute to Lexus is how perfect the new dash fits. We have lots of pictures. Thanks AMD
This is why you want professional to complete a job like this. Clean, thorough and detail oriented. You’re definitely the one I can trust to work on my car. Great job, sir!
AMD, Once again, the expression - better you than me comes immediately to mind . 😂 The gold RX-330 is pure class and deserves a dashboard in A1 condition.
You ARE patient!! Extremely patient and particular, which is amazing! Your customers are so blessed to have you! If my husband and I lived near you, we’d beg you to be our mechanic. We are Toyota/Lexus ALL THE WAY👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 Looks like God really blessed you with that beautiful shop. So special!
I can never keep track of everything in a big job like this so I put the nuts/bolts/screws for each piece in a zip lock sandwich bag and label it with a sharpie so I know how it goes back together. I also label the order that it came apart too. The people that can do it by memory always amaze me.
Your attention to detail, deep respect for not only the vehicles and the engineering excellence but also the customers, will guarantee your success. I wish I still lived in Chicagoland to be your customer. All the best from Texas
I put a dash cover for about $200 that goes right over the cracked one on my 2007 Rx350. Exact color... Obviously not as good as a full replacement, but pretty darn good. For a 15 year old vehicle in good shape it will suffice...
I just wish TCCN was at least a 300km away from my home but Montreal-Chicago is quite a world to travel grrrrrrrr! Lucky you guys. This man is a pure heart standing on two feet. God bless him 😇
Had to replace the dash on my 2007 Camry about 2 years ago. Toyota Corp, surprisingly, argued with me that I would have to pay for it since the campaign was over. I argued that I was never notified of the dash issue and that it was a serious safety hazard because of the reflection in the windshield. After some back and forth, they agreed to pay for the dash, and I paid labor. Although I was disappointed they argued with me, in the end, they did the right thing. This is why I keep buying Toyotas. Ahmad, I think you might have done the labor on that dash replacement - no rattles! 😊
I bought a dash cover for my 2007 ES350 for $40. Mechanically it’s in fantastic shape- I just didn’t feel it was worth spending $1500+ to replace a dash just because of stickiness/glare. 256k miles and still runs like a champ!
My wife's 2008 Sienna had the dash replaced because it more or less melted lol. Toyota was awesome being a loyal customer i only paid labor and that was even refunded a few months later. Toyota for life i won't drive anything else. Awesome videos AMD you are a true master of your craft.
*_Great video. BTW, that is one of the cleanest 20 year old (nearly 20) Lexus RX's I've ever seen. It's no wonder the owner loved her SUV inside & out... but was tired of looking at that nasty old dash. I just wish we lived closer to legendary CCN! LOL_*
This must be a lot more fun to do in your shop than in a dealership with 30 people walking around and having your advisor, manager breathing on your neck!
Great video as always. I replaced my wife's evaporator core on 09 ES 350. Took me several weekends, but not a single bolt or clip left over :) No rattle and super cold AC. I am proud of that job. I am an average DIYer btw.
This channel is now my new tv show. I keep desperately waiting for the next episode. I do wish you went through an inspection on this but I guess the customer hadn't asked for it. Another excellent video!
Great instruction and ethics! I learn something every time I watch a video and appreciate your thoroughness. Thank you for your hard work in producing these quality video's. I have seen shops where their motto should have been, "We do it right because we do it twice, sometimes three".
Well brother this one was one for the books very fascinating never really seen anything done like this and you’re the absolute platinum standard for pure quality work always drops my jaw. Indeed my friend you are a trusted source. Great job! Great job filming also Mrs. Car Care Nut!
I had a 2006 Sienna that was part of this campaign. I had two small cracks in the dash and knew it would probably get worse but decided not to have the dash replaced. I just didn't trust my dealer to do this repair properly. I traded it in last year and the two cracks did get a bit larger. I just didn't want to open a can of worms.
it all depend on the tech who work on the vehicle. you are lucky if your vehicle get into this kind of technician. some are not to that good, you may get back two or three trips. But let them do it. Other tech would help, or would fix the problem. interior work is ok. Only engine work get more dirty, and tired. Tech may get issue
Hi Ahmed hope you are doing good. I was thinking of a matt finish wrap can resolve the glare issue. The factory videos show that dash is hoisted on an arm and then 2 technicians do the install. You did it all alone 👍👍
Hi! I’m doing well thank you! Hope you’re doing well as well. On the dash install in the factory. They install everything at the same time. So dash bar wire harness hvac box and steering column which makes it extremely heavy and I wouldn’t be able to carry it alone.
Man, you are very good at your job!! Really good demonstration of how to do it right the first time! I would be very, VERY scared of having anyone, including a dealership replace an entire dash. Not with you, though! I can see your frustration working at a dealership with an un-cooperative Service Manager pushing you to "just get it done". I have seen mechanics, on my daughter's or wife's cars (I try to work on my own cars since they are super clean) not even replace body plugs, clips etc. and route hoses in the engine compartment incorrectly, just simple stuff like that. One time, the heater hose was crimped (so no heat, of course) and I got the service manager involved and the technician started making all kinds of crazy excuses. Being a Toyota dealership, it got resolved pronto!
This guy makes a complex job look simple! How much does this job cost? Any how, he earned his money. Sir, you are an honor to your profession. Nice vehicle, see why the owner wanted the dash replaced. He will be driving this vehicle years from now.
Got the dash replaced free under Lexus recall on my 2004 RX330 several years ago. Dealer did a great job but they handed me an estimate of “ needed repairs “ that totaled over $6,000 !! One of they things they wanted to do was to replace the radiator ( there was nothing wrong with it ) I have an independent mechanic that services my RX. He looked it over & said everything was fine. Here I am several years later & my RX is still running perfectly ( without $6,000 in unnecessary repairs ) Take the service department’s recommendations with a grain of salt. It never hurts to get a second opinion.
What an excellent video AMD, TY totally enjoyed this swap over. You always explain things very clearly and make it look so simple too do that it encourages me to actually try things I would not normally attempt so TY Sir your the best. Love these deep looks into things normally hidden from our eyes. Keep Safe Keep Strong My Friend 🦘🦘🦘🚗🚗🚗
I continue to be amazed at your wealth of knowledge in this space AMD (meaning, the Toyota space). Gonna have to stick to this brand to retain you as a resource! 😁
I sold my RX330 last month, my dash was even more cracked. I did not change it out bcuz I didn’t want squeaks or leaks. To see what this entails 😳😳😳. I purchased a custom fit dash cover online for about $70 & gave it to the new owner. He loves my RX - I love my RX350. What a job to change that dash out. Super-kudos to you❣️
My 2006 RX400h had the dash replaced as part of the Lexus warranty extension. Lexus provided a new RX as a loaner for one week at no charge. Thus buying another Lexus RX was not a difficult decision.
@The car care nut I saw a 91’ Toyota Pickup at my local junkyard with 305,000 miles on it. What was surprising was that it was an automatic! The drivers seat wasn’t even ripped. Pure quality
I know the owner of this 2005 Lexus. She told me today about her dash was replaced by Ahmed. He did a great job and said to the owner that her car may last many more years. I just watched this video. Awesome job!
AMD....I love it...again. These are the things I truly love to do... it's meant for the truly OCD. One thing, and I don't want to be a nag, but my back hurts just watching you. Your work trolley seems to be a better height than the box, but it appears that even your work trolley is about 8 to 10 inches short--was looking at the angle when you had your drill on the old dash. I think adding larger wheels may help prevent back soreness. We want to see you for years to come! Many, many years to come! Take care and be safe.
When I moved to Florida I saw a bunch of these cracked dashes at dealerships. I wasn’t going to watch but glad I did. Cool to see it with the dash off. Years ago I remember companies use to state airbags good for 8-10 years. Now they don’t say it any longer. Have you ever done a video on the Toyota hybrid issue with the cable having problem and not being fixed under their hybrid warranty?
Sir! My best wishes to you and your family. Your professionalism and knowledge is always 💯. When I was younger I worked in shop and worked on dashboard. I know how it's difficult job and you have to be careful and patient. I used to miss few bolts and I have to go back and found it's place. You found the perfect car for presentation purposes. By the way I did not see you using protective gloves.
Thank you for posting this. I missed the campaign 2010-2020 for the sticky gooey dashboards for the IS250. I just got done replacing the bad dash on my IS250 with a new one. Your video gave me confidence to do it. Your attention to detail is phenomenal. Thank you.
I did this once, 30 years ago, to a mid 80's Ford, that I made the mistake to buy, that developed a leaking heater core, after a few years. I managed to get it all apart, and together again, but somehow had over 10 to 15 screws left over. I had no problems with the car, after that, but it always rattled like crazy until I dumped it a few years later. I got rid of half the rattles by shoving foam rubber into areas that made noise.......I have a good track record in repairing things that I'm not qualified to do.
Really good video. You did a really good job. Usually mechanics in dealer doesn't take (Or have ?) time to put things back the way you did. I think it's why most people are reluctant to have the dash completely torn appart. I have mine messed with with a brand new highlander 2020 hybrid and after getting the car back from dealer, it rattle, squeak and vent dash even fall on the floor. I take it back twice to the dealer to have it fixed and they never manage too. The job was done at a big Toyota dealer, and I have to say that i was pretty disappointed.
Was fortunate enough to be part of the replacement campaign. Took a few months to get it scheduled but the dealership did a great job on the swap. Amazing how much difference the new dash pad made. Great episode showing all the details
Really impressed with your thoroughness! I have a Corolla that had the airbag recall. The dash rattled after the recall was performed. I brought it back and they installed a foam kit that was suppose to stop the rattles. It did not. I gave up. Months later while cleaning the inside of the car, I found several yellow plastic clips in the backseat. Toyota service is disgusting! I will not let them touch my car.
I used to work for Benz. I do AC evap box couple some times. It is really intimidated by may part. Toyota seem to be easier than Benz, but when you work for dealer, you started to do small thing around dash, then after 2-3 years experience you would do the dash with no problem.
I’ve had the displeasure of taking a dash out on a benz. As expensive as they are once you start peeling things back. Very brittle and cheap plastic on their interiors. Toyota interior look cheaper but they’re actually much better made at least in my experience
You've done one great job in replacing the dash cover. I've done a few Ford "F" series dash assemblies, one 06 Nissan Frontier and one 06 Kia Sorento dash assembly units. Like you said, take your time doing these types of jobs. I did just that and all of the dash assembly electrical and mechanical parts worked the first time! I worked in a City Fleet shop so time was not my enemy. Very good work and video AMD ! ! ! This video definitely brought back memories. Mostly good memories.
I also missed the recall for my 2008 ES350, so I have to replace it by myself, 2 days removing it from the donor car in the junkyard, 2 days removing it from my own car, and 1 days installing it, definitely a big project for a starter...
Hey AMD - thanks for a great video! That said, I really wish your shop was closer to me. In three years of trying, I have yet to find an honest (and competent) mechanic in my area.
Besides replacing a cracked dash, wouldn't a dash cover would make a very inexpensive alternative? I do admire the attention to detail! Then again, not my money & not my headache.
That would resolve the issue but the owner perhaps didn’t like the appearance of the dash cover and wanted it done right. The car is actually in excellent condition and worth this repair
There is no way in hell I'd ever buy an expensive luxury grade car and tarnish the interior looks with a shitty dash cover that does little good and just attracts dust and crap under it. Plus I've seen some that give the impression they would get in the way of an air bag's deployment. As someone that has to all these filthy cars that come in to our smash repair, I hate the extra work that dash covers add.
You're so competent on this dash tear down. Many will have cold feet thinkin of putting them back correctly without an issue. Kudos, i enjoyed the video. Thank you
Great job, I like installs like this myself. Like you say, a clean job and also very satisfying to do and see the end result. Nice clean example of that Lexus too, the owner cares enough about it to have this dash replaced.
Great video. This reminds me of when I went to dealer to see if power windows could be installed. Dealer said wiring harness, dash and bumper would need to be removed because window power went through bcm. I didn't accept that so I created my own wiring harness with its own circuit. Installed new window motors, regulators and switches myself. Looks like factory. Cruise control add on much easier, already prewired. Wished they would design heater cores so as to not have to remove so much. Purchased factory wiring diagram technician book for my vehicle.
Reading through the quality assurance inspection tag on the new dash written in Japanese, there is no year given and the "12/24" number is most likely December 24th although the year 2012 was Heisei 24 in the Japanese calendar.
Looks just like the 2008 RX350 I just got done replacing the evaporator on, the dash on that car was all cracked and sticky too. You always have to make a note on the RO because some people miraculously notice such things only after they spend $2800 and claim that cracks weren't there before I started working on it 🤦♂️.
Amazing work brother.. thank God there are people like you in this word. Watching from Canada. Do you have any videos of driver side mirror replacement on 2007 RX350??
Holy cow. Well done. I really need my dash replaced. started cracking a month after the extended warranty expired. Toyota/Lexus corporate told me too bad. so infuriating
That is a wonderful work you did my friend. My has started to get shiny and my wife and I think that it is dangerous. I bought a dash cover for now, but I will look to replace it. That is a great shame that things went south with the video taking it apart, as it would be also useful. However again my friend. Many thanks for showing it to us! A superb video.
I too missed the deadline for the dash replacement on my 2007 Camry. I wrote the president of the company here in Dallas, and it did me no good. My dealer was not required to tell me that Toyota would replace the dash and I never read the letter. It was not considered a recall. Anyway, I got screwed. But I talked my dealer this summer into putting a new dash in for a little less than $2000. Folks always read the letters that come to you from your car company! I thought that I put too much armor all on my dash!
What a video! I can only echo my admiration as others have done here. You are truly one in a million but trying to have a logical mind I would like to ask a question. Dashes are exposed to harsh sunlight, hot and cold cycles, and eventually suffer cracks, discoloration, etc. etc. Why don't engineers just design a dash where only the exposed portion can be removed and snapped or bolted into place without having to disassemble and remove the entire dash assembly. I am not an automotive engineer and may be way off base. Just curious. thanks
I never received any recall notices about replacing my dash on my 2007 Sienna :(... The dash got glossier over the years and just two years ago I notice the dash melted (sticky to the touch in some spots) and some hair line cracks. I took care of my dash so it wasn't like it was unkept or neglected and caused the melt or the hair line cracks. But at least I know where to go if I ever need dash replacement :).
Best practice, just take pictures and I keep each different sized Bolt in seperate Ziploc bags and I count them from each location and write it on the Ziploc bag.
