Just an update, as I did the same job on my 2008 GS450h SE today.
Started as above, removing the forward part, but then a difference.
I felt around inside from the opening created by the removal of the front part, and it seemed that there was a different fixing. Using a mirror, it looked like there were screw fixings.
I managed to open up the "blank" section between the lamps and the front section by prising from the sides and rear - I'd tried the front unsuccessfully.
It turns out the fron is hinged, and the part carries the security / theft prevention control box.
There are two recessed screws to remove. Then as above - two poppers. I also tapped in to the feed for the mirror using :
All now up and working, and very tidy.
BTW, I didn't use a dedicated 12v - 5v adapter - I just used the cigar-lighter adapter provided by the dashcam and extended +ve and -ve leads out from that (after covering the cigar lighter external connections).
Removing the overhead console on a Mk4 GS450h
in Lexus GS (2005 Onwards)
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Just an update, as I did the same job on my 2008 GS450h SE today.
Started as above, removing the forward part, but then a difference.
I felt around inside from the opening created by the removal of the front part, and it seemed that there was a different fixing. Using a mirror, it looked like there were screw fixings.
I managed to open up the "blank" section between the lamps and the front section by prising from the sides and rear - I'd tried the front unsuccessfully.
It turns out the fron is hinged, and the part carries the security / theft prevention control box.
There are two recessed screws to remove. Then as above - two poppers. I also tapped in to the feed for the mirror using :
All now up and working, and very tidy.
BTW, I didn't use a dedicated 12v - 5v adapter - I just used the cigar-lighter adapter provided by the dashcam and extended +ve and -ve leads out from that (after covering the cigar lighter external connections).
Hope this helps.