Opening the dash for Patrol 2001 GU

npca-jso · Post by **npca-jso** » Sat Sep 14, 2002 10:57 pm

Hi! I need help on how I can open up the dashboard in order to access the back of the stereo head unit. I am currently adding a sound system and I want to make sure that I open it up the right way so that I don't do any damage to the dashboard and avoid squeeky noises due to the improper opening of the dash. I need few directions on where I should start opening it up. Thanks.

npca-offroady61 · Post by **npca-offroady61** » Tue Aug 19, 2003 1:39 am

open the big dash board by the down; pulling quietly with a screwdriver, u've got 2 holes to place ur screwdriver, then u've just have to take the dashboard, u've got all the access u need to the stereo units....

npca-nismo · Post by **npca-nismo** » Tue Aug 19, 2003 9:10 am

The easiest way I found to open the center console is the following Find one of the little accesories "plug in" covers. (little rectangle plastic covers-ussualy black), take it of with a small flat screwdriver.( the ones for fog lights, etc but not used) with that off youll have a grip for pulling off the central console plastic cover. pull it off gently with the help of the srewdriver. I use this technique cause it is more unlikely to leave marks in plastic cover. Remember....be gentle