The final two bolts are way, way up there, not an easy reach. You can reach it with a screwdriver socket but highly recommend a strong magnetic end to keep the bolts from falling out. There is no easy way to remove the bottom console and no room to reach inside from the top so its better to prevent the bolts from falling in the first place. What I did was use a telescopic magnetic pick-er-upper contraption... I loosened the bolts about 80% of the way and then put the telescopic magnet device on them and loosened them the rest of the way by turning the device. Simply the magnetic pull was enough to grip the bolt and turn it the final few turns and it came out stuck to the magnet. Highly recommend this method.
This has been very helpful. Thanks for the tutorial, guys! Now all I need to do is find an aftermarket stereo for the 2004 RX330 I have. Button 3 on the radio is stuck, and will need replacing
Hello everyone. What happens when replacing the unit with another one ? Is there any registration to be performed, any codes or is it just install e go ?
I have this car/radio. Is that an intergrated unit, amp and all? And how do I make sure to get one. Some sellers I have seen say: "make sure you need the radio, not the amp". Our radio works . . . display, CD player, etc, but no volume at all . . . just a weird "crinkled leather" sound. Thank you!
Hey! How are you! I repaired the touch screen myself. When I installed the unit back the Lexus logo came up when I started the ignition, then the screen said “check air conditioner connection.” Touch screen is working but no navigation also only the hazard lights button is responding but nothing else is responding. It seems like the car isn’t seeing the unit. Please help!
I am not too sure if this will get to you but I noticed your email address about a problem that someone was having with A/C unit in a forum but the up and a down button that increases and decreases the amount of airflow move freely and control nothing. I am looking at purchasing a 2004 RX 330 and went to check it out today; the A/C was on but when I tried to adjust both sides, the buttons moved freely and did nothing. It is set at 75, but I would like to adjust the amount of airflow. The buttons did not seem in contact with the system. I asked the owner how I would put the heat on and he said just turn off A/C which made no sense; I live in Florida, and two months out of the year it gets chilly and would like heat. Another issue was the Navigation system would not come on and we couldn't get it to even see a map. He said I just need to buy a disc to have it upgraded, but I would think you would at least be able to switch to any map. The date and time button looked like it needed to be set or I hit a button by accident The reverse screen is dark and faded, making it hard to read words or see while going backwards. To make it worse, the driver side mirror was all clouded in a brown film, making it unusable to see clearly. I also noticed when searching for a local radio station it would not come in very clear, maybe for 30 seconds, and then sounded out of range. Its a 2004 RX with 114k miles and I have the Carfax which looks good. He wants 6400 for the car and it is in good shape, but I thought the rearview camera and navigation was working. It also does not have a Bluetooth interface which I thought was standard. Do you think the complete unit needs to be replaced, what's the average cost and your opinion? I really appreciate any direction or feedback, plus I am looking through the carfax and don't see the timing belt or water pump being replaced unless it's under a service that is standard that I couldn't find. 114k I heard it's important, expensive, and necessary. Sorry for dumping this on you, but with all your knowledge I wanted to get one from a professional. I forgot I went to lower the passenger side window from the driver's seat and it didn't move, I tried lowering it from the passenger side and it made a buzzing noise. thanks again, Steve stevenmenzel@hotmail.com
i have unit working but can't find any FM stations. Seek constantly runs and does not stop at any point. I know there are good strong FM stations around. What would the problem be?
