Description:

A dashboard pod is a binnacle that sits on top of the dashboard and is ideal for mounting a radio(s), CB extension speaker, etc. This dashboard pod is specifically designed to fit the Landcruiser 100 Series.

The standard height and the "low rise" pod are the same price - $330 (incl. GST). Plus options and accessories plus freight.

Points of interest:

FITTING INSTRUCTIONS

Introduction. The 100 Series dash pod is attached to the dashboard with Velcro tape. The dashboard must be cleaned and dried thoroughly to allow a good adhesion. The pod and the Velcro tape can be removed at a later date without leaving any evidence that the pod had been installed.

STEP 1. Clean the dashboard thoroughly in the area that the Velcro tape is to be attached . Firstly, clean the dashboard with a cloth dipped in warm soapy water. Remove all traces of soap with a wet cloth. Dry off the dashboard, then wipe off any remaining residue with prepsol or a cleaning alcohol (Note: if the dash board has been cleaned or protected with a product that contains silicon, additional cleaning will be required to ensure adhesion of the Velcro tape. Be careful, after cleaning the dashboard once, it will appear silicon free. However, the silicon residue in the grain of the dashboard vinyl will prevent a good adhesion. We recommend cleaning the dashboard three or four times using warm soapy water and a nail brush).

STEP 2. Using a chinagraph pencil or masking tape, accurately mark out the position of the pod's mounting bracket onto the outside of the pod.

The four arrows indicate the position of the lines to be marked on the outside of the pod.

STEP 3. Sit the pod in place on the dashboard. Using the lines marked on the pod, accurately mark out the dashboard for the position of the mounting bracket.

WARNING. The 'self adhesive' Velcro tape must be attached to the dashboard in the correct position on your first attempt. If you remove the tape from the dashboard and try to re-attach it, the adhesion will not be adequate. Avoid touching the adhesive side of the tape with your fingers.

STEP 4. Attach the 'self adhesive' side of the Velcro tape onto the dashboard so that it is aligned with the Velcro tape attached to the mounting bracket. Press the tape firmly onto the dashboard to ensure a good adhesion.

STEP 5. Remove the snap caps on each side of the dash pod. Unscrew the four self tapping screws then remove the mounting bracket from inside the pod.

STEP 6. Attach the mounting bracket to the dashboard in between the lines marked out in step 3.

STEP 7. Test the adhesion of the Velcro tape on the dashboard. If it is not firmly attached there is probably some silicon residue on the dashboard. In this case, repeat steps 1 & 4 using the spare piece of velcro tape supplied in the fitting kit.

STEP 8. Install the wiring for your radio(s) or accessories.

For a neat installation of wiring without drilling any holes - Remove the passenger's side "A" pillar cover. Run your wiring down through the gap next to the "A" pillar. Next, run the wiring across to the centre of the dashboard and tuck it into the gap between the windscreen rubber and the crash pad. Make sure you have at least 50cm of wiring protruding from the centre of the dash board. Run your wiring over the top of the dashboard then through the half round cut out at the front of the pod. A vinyl covered tube has been supplied to cover the wiring that is exposed between the pod and the windscreen.

STEP 9. Coil up any excess wire inside the pod then place the pod in position over the mounting bracket.

STEP 10. Using a scriber or similar sharp instrument, line up the holes in the side of the pod with corresponding holes in the mounting bracket.

STEP 11. Check that the base of the pod is neatly following the contours of the dashboard. If it is not fitting neatly, return to step 6 and re-position the mounting bracket.

STEP 12. Attach the pod to the mounting bracket by replacing the four self tapping screws. As you tighten each screw, lift the screw up to put tension on the Velcro tape. When the screws are tight the centre of the mounting bracket will rise and put more tension on the Velcro tape . The pod should now be a firm fit on the dashboard.

STEP 13. Replace the four snap caps to cover the heads of the self tapping screws.

STEP 14. Place the vinyl covered tube over the exposed wiring between the pod and the windscreen.