Hi I would like to add 2 additional power outlets under the front console, under the storage area that is beaneath the radio there is a large gray panel. Does anybody know how to remove this gray plastic piece without danmaging it? Any tips or help is greatly appreciated! Thanks Jim 2006 Package 5 Dallas, Texas
Once you take the small plastic retainer on the right side you simple pull the bottom plate off. It comes off in one piece. You can read detailed descriptions with Sparky's Replacement Speaker Guide or other guides that walk you taking the dash apart, like installing an XM Radio. It really comes off quite easily. Good Luck, ---Kent
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(ibcs @ Apr 16 2006, 06:16 PM) [snapback]240598[/snapback]</div> ***** Ditto... Had mine off this weekend. Center armrest console also comes off easily. Two screws under "carpet" on bottom rear of the bin. The front section of the bin, the part with the cupholders, comes off by pulling the bottom forward and upward releasing four clips. Two screws are exposed when removed. The console lifts off easily (remember to disconnect wires).
Good place to add them. Here's mine: http://www.darelldd.com/ev/prius_12v_outlets.htm And yes - that cover comes off easier than anything else on the car. Pull the one plastic retainer near the existing outlet, and the rest just pulls off easily. Sometimes TOO Easily!
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(ibcs @ Apr 16 2006, 06:16 PM) [snapback]240598[/snapback]</div> \ KENT DARRELL AND CRAIG Sounds easy enough-THANK YOU for the help!! Jim
I posted these pics in another thread in this forum, but it deserves reposting. You do not have to splice into a harness to get power. Buy a mini-fuse add-a-cicuit form your auto parts supplier, put a "dummy" 2AS fuse in the main block, put a 10A or 15A fuse in the "add-on" circuit, and hardwire the outlet(s) you want to add. FYI, get the 12V outlets from Radio Shack. They're OEM looking, have nice rubber caps, and easy wiring (with in-line fuse if you want to use). [attachmentid=7381][attachmentid=7382]
