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Points of Interest:
- Each pod has been specifically designed to neatly follow the contours of the dashboard. When fitted they look like an original part of the vehicle.
- Robust construction — suitably durable for “off road” driving.
- Attached to the dashboard with Velcro tape. There is no need to drill holes when wiring or installing the pod (fitting instructions are included).
- The facia layout is optional. We can custom build the pod by cutting holes to suit specific radio(s), extension speakers, gauges, switches, GPS Navigation systems etc. Click here for hole cutting prices.
- Upholstered in a vinyl finish. We have manufactured vinyls for these dash pods that are exclusively used to match the dashboard.
- A vacuum formed finish is also available for this dash pod. This a foam backed, heat shrunk, one wrap (no seams) finish to match the dashboard. For prices click
here.
- We manufacture
our consoles in weekly batches. If we receive an order by Monday 5:30pm
Sydney time your console will be dispatched on the following Friday. The dispatch
date can vary if there is a public holiday.
- Professional fitting service available.
FITTING INSTRUCTIONS:
Introduction.
The Prado dash pod is attached to the dashboard with Velcro
tape. The dashboard must be cleaned and dried thoroughly to
allow 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.
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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 two metal thread
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.
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of wiring without drilling any holes - a hole has
been cut out at the back of the pod to accept a wiring
loom for radio(s) or accessories.Run the wiring through
the windscreen demister vent hole that is closest to the
hole in the pod. The wiring can be threaded between the
plastic demister vent and the crash pad. |
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 two metal thread 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 two snap
caps to cover the heads of the metal thread screws. |
