Help Interior Fittings Ls430

Chris May · April 8, 2006

Hi all

Have had my LS430 for just over a year, fantastic car.

I have a problem which hopefully one of you may be able to solve I am sure it is a simple solution really.

Under the in dash CD changer there is a panel containing three switches, gearbox power snow ect, ride height etc. I have managed to push one of the switches through the panel (dont ask)

my problem - how do I remove the wood trim panel in order to replace the switch - its a 50 mile round trip to the nearest dealer (Lexus Hanley) couldnt have happened before they serviced it, could it.

Any assistance would be gratefully received Thanks

chips229 · April 8, 2006

Hi,

If you dont get any joy on here try asking the question on the US site they might be able to help.

cheers chips..

Chris May · April 10, 2006

Hi,
If you dont get any joy on here try asking the question on the US site they might be able to help.

cheers chips..

Thank you, I will try if I dont get a reply here, thanks again Chris

sendz · April 10, 2006

If this interior is the same as yours the panel just clips out.

JellyBean · April 10, 2006

Try using a (newish, clean) wide flat-blade paint scraper.

Chris May · April 11, 2006

If this interior is the same as yours the panel just clips out.

Hi

My interior is almost exactly the same as this one, the switches are mounted in the right hand of the two small panels directly beneath the cd changer, there are three switches in the panel, it is the the panel which in this picture is masked by the gear shift. I have tried to ease it out with a wide bladed screwdriver, the top part pulls forward slightly and that is it, I am frightened of breaking it and having a big bill to replace it and having the problem of matching the colour, but thanks anyway

Chris

Chris May · April 26, 2006

If this interior is the same as yours the panel just clips out.

:D My interior is very similar and the lower panel did indeed clip out which gave me access to the switches, job done, many thanks

Chris

Try using a (newish, clean) wide flat-blade paint scraper.

:D

Tried the scraper, the lower panel came out which gave me access to the switches, job done, for free which maskes a welcome change, many thanks, Chris