1. Attachments are working again! Check out this thread for more details and to report any other bugs.

CAN-view - minimal dashboard disassembly?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics' started by allenlux, Feb 18, 2006.

  1. allenlux

    allenlux Junior Member

    Joined:
    Oct 16, 2004
    20
    0
    0
    Location:
    Bofferdange, Luxembourg
    I'm interested in the CAN-view but I'm also very cautious about taking the dashboard to pieces.

    I would buy version 1 or possibly version 3, for a 2005 Prius without factory NAV.

    I've looked at the installation instructions on the website (and Chris Dragon's stereo installation instructions) and I'd like to cross-check with people who have done this.

    Am I right in thinking that to get at the back of the MFD to plug in the connector, all that is really necessary is to

    a) snap out the 2 vent panels to the left and right of the MFD

    b) unscrew and unclip the MFD, so that it can be moved backward from the dash?

    I realise there may be more to do to place the CAN-view box and run the cables, but I just want to check on access to the MFD sockets, since this looks like the most critical stage for me.
     
    #1 allenlux, Feb 18, 2006
  2. mrbigh

    mrbigh Prius Absolutum Dominium

    Joined:
    Sep 6, 2005
    3,686
    699
    2
    Location:
    Long Island, NY
    Vehicle:
    Other Electric Vehicle
    It does get a little involved on the mechanical dismanteling of the panels and both air vents, only as snapped out of the placement, installation of same requires proper alignment and a little push-in in place . The connector for the MFD can't go wrong, is the only one in it's shape and you just push it on, later few screws back to the MFD and run your wires. At Hybridinterfaces you have also a detailed view and instructions on the installation. Tops, 1 1/2 hs start to finish. And the installation is part of the fun!!! ;)
     
    #2 mrbigh, Feb 18, 2006
  3. Frank Hudon

    Frank Hudon Senior Member

    Joined:
    Jan 11, 2004
    4,147
    18
    0
    contact Eflier and he'll send you a copy of the install DVD and you'll see it's really quite easy. It's a little more involved than just pulling the two vents as they are interlocked to the other panels but if you watch the DVD you'll understand it's not a big deal.
     
    #3 Frank Hudon, Feb 18, 2006
  4. DaveinOlyWA

    DaveinOlyWA 3rd Time was Solariffic!!

    Joined:
    Apr 13, 2004
    15,140
    611
    0
    Location:
    South Puget Sound, WA
    Vehicle:
    2013 Nissan LEAF
    Model:
    Persona
    the instructions are imposing but the entire process only requires removing two fasteners. one screw. its actually not difficult at all. the Prius is the most end-user friendly vehicle i have ever owned by a HUGE margin.

    my previous attempts at even the modest of stereo installs were much much tougher than this procedure is. the instructions are very good. dozens have installed CANVIEW, only a very few had very slight issues that were all self-solved.
     
    #4 DaveinOlyWA, Feb 18, 2006
  5. Frank Hudon

    Frank Hudon Senior Member

    Joined:
    Jan 11, 2004
    4,147
    18
    0
    I've been thinking about this, is your car LH drive or RH, if RH the dissasembly of the dash might be different than the NA Prius. Please advise.
     
    #5 Frank Hudon, Feb 18, 2006
  6. allenlux

    allenlux Junior Member

    Joined:
    Oct 16, 2004
    20
    0
    0
    Location:
    Bofferdange, Luxembourg
    Mine is LH drive. Continental Europe drives on the right.

    Thanks to everyone for the reassuring comments. I had a closer look at another set of dissassembly instructions by Eddie Bell linked from this page:
    http://www.metrotpn.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductID=96
    This file includes instructions copied from the Toyota service manual, so together with the excellent pictures in Chris Dragon's file one can be fairly sure of what's involved.

    I understand better now that the vents on each side of the MFD can't be levered out until the outer dash panels are removed, which in turn require that the vents at the dashboard edge are also removed.

    However, I had another idea: for access only to the MFD connectors, is it possible to work through the space created by removing the centre speaker which is clipped into the top of the dashboard above the MFD? I imagine the working space would be very restricted, but is it completely impossible? I'm assuming it would be very easy to unclip the centre speaker.
     
    #6 allenlux, Feb 18, 2006
  7. Frank Hudon

    Frank Hudon Senior Member

    Joined:
    Jan 11, 2004
    4,147
    18
    0
    no room behind the MFD from the front speaker location as there is a large metal structure there. It's a lot easier than most people thing about 20 minutes work.
    Edit: the really nice thing is after it was all done and back together, no rattles. Best part!
     
    #7 Frank Hudon, Feb 18, 2006
  8. p626808

    p626808 New Member

    Joined:
    Mar 10, 2004
    292
    15
    0
    Location:
    NJ
    Vehicle:
    2010 Prius
    Model:
    V

    Behind glove box.. is the best place
     
    #8 p626808, Feb 21, 2006
  9. Frank Hudon

    Frank Hudon Senior Member

    Joined:
    Jan 11, 2004
    4,147
    18
    0
    why would you put it there? every time you want to update the module you have to dissamble the dash to get it out? That makes no sense to me. ???
     
    #9 Frank Hudon, Feb 21, 2006
  10. allenlux

    allenlux Junior Member

    Joined:
    Oct 16, 2004
    20
    0
    0
    Location:
    Bofferdange, Luxembourg
    My question (post above) was not about putting the module behind the MFD, but whether there is access to the MFD connectors through the opening created when the centre speaker is unclipped.
     
    #10 allenlux, Feb 21, 2006
  11. Frank Hudon

    Frank Hudon Senior Member

    Joined:
    Jan 11, 2004
    4,147
    18
    0
    no, there is a large metal support structure behind the MFD
     
    #11 Frank Hudon, Feb 21, 2006
(You must log in or sign up to post here.)