Toyota RAV4 (2019-2025): Installation Of Dashcam With Hiding The Wire.

[@MorozovAutomotive]

Toyota RAV4 (2019-2024): FitCamX - 4K Integrated Front Dashcam Designed For The RAV4. Hidden Wiring! - kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqPVdJ-sr7-jpKs.

[@Davi_L]

if only all tutorials were like this simple, straight to the point, and easy to follow. Thank you!

[@Alexb-810]

Guys, that hole is there for a light over the shelf in higher trims (at least in North America). I would still hide the wire along the A-pillar, AND I would disconnect the battery (neg) before doing this work. Otherwise, very helpful, thank you!

[@KikyoMoon]

What's the A-pillar?

[@MorozovAutomotive]

​@@KikyoMoon Toyota RAV4 (2019-2023): How To Remove A-Pillar Trim? Will Dash Cam Wire Obstruct Airbag Deployment? - kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3avdJSAh9N5ras.

[@DoodleDangWang]

Few things I noticed when I installed a Viofo a129 duo pro (rear and front camera) in my XSE 2020 hybrid: First thing is my hybrid has accent lights so the center console hole that's there in this vid was there because the adventure trim doesn't have that accent light that would have gone in that hole. I like my lights so I had to run the cable around to the right. Its ran tight but its still visible. As Fawk Yu in the comments mentioned, hardwiring is preferable, but I lacked the knowledge or patience at the time to perform that. Second thing is since I have a rear camera, there is a 2nd thicker cable to run to the back along the same front track in this video. To install this, it was required for me to remove the pillar cover on the right. Fortunately, it snaps off, no tools really required, but you'll have to overcome the fear of yoinking off parts of a new car. Last bit is my particular model of camera with its power cable position on top forced me to float the camera a few inches right on the windshield. No real problem for the driver, but the passenger will have a nice view of a dashcam in their view complete with non-angle cables jutting out from the default supplies. This all works, but there are some things to just be aware of and overcome from car model to dashcam model...

[@glemoine]

at 48seconds - running through that gap isn't as straightforward as one would think....(and is probably why it was edited out!!) I ended up tying a small wire and nut on the end of the charging cable before I poked it through the dash, and from the glovebox side, I used a retractable magnet to grab the nut from inside the dash....after a few attempts I heard it snap solid to the magnet and was pulled through easily. From there on up to the cam it was smooth sailing.

[@dj69brisbane]

That hole in the center console - thought it was genius, but then found out in my trim i have the interior ambient light/LED there. Will have to find a different way, or probably go for hardwire

[@MyShinobiWay617]

Which trim do you have? Currently planning on getting a RAV and this would really help out.

[@dj69brisbane]

@@MyShinobiWay617 i have the European "JBL Black Edition"

[@Nick-dy9jo]

Just installed camera and hid the wires like in your video. thanks for the tips

[@sckenzy6260]

very helpful, installed a 70mai pro using the method in this video on my 2019 Rav4 Hybrid LE. Thank you!

[@ecflowers4]

Holy smokes I actually did it lol. Awesome video. I cussed and sweat more than this guy, but I got it done!

[@CGR89]

Used this as a guide and got the dash cam installed in about 30 minutes, 10 of which was trying to fish the wire from that little hole to behind the glove box.

[@brucenovotny5924]

Man, this REALLY is the best channel. I just bought 2019 RAV4. Amazing vehicle but there's always room for improvements..Thanks for all your effort, patience and great help to all of us. PS any way to get my vehicle work with Android ? It's good for iPhone only..

[@MorozovAutomotive]

Thank you for watching! Dealerships keep saying there is no update yet.

[@markquintonii]

Mine works perfectly fine with Android auto. What country do you live in?

[@dylanlam6430]

That looks alot better than how I did mine!

[@technologymusings2376]

Super helpful. You made it very easy! Really appreciate it!

[@patrickwilliam5613]

Amazing. Worked perfectly, first time. Thank you so much.

[@bandulapathacharige3424]

Thanks for the video. It helped me to mount my dashcam on my Rav- 4.

[@tubbyttub]

Thanks for your help mate! Very easy to follow video.

[@Electragirl5]

For no talking…. This video was somehow more helpful than many others lmao

[@emilg9496]

Thanks!

[@MorozovAutomotive]

Thank you!

[@Lancers262]

This video is exactly what I need. Thank you!!!

[@davedave2109]

Interesting video. This will not work on Limited or XSE because there is ambient lighting in the hole. Also please be careful tucking the wire behind the A pillar garnish. There is a side curtain air bag running the length of the A pillar. You do not want to impede or cover, if it is ever needed in an accident .

[@NMO66]

Worked great thanks!!

[@joeljoyaebay]

very good video for 2019 rav4 owners , especially if you do not want to hard wire . My car is under warranty and i do not want to do something that may void my warranty. Thanks

[@KikyoMoon]

@Old man Goat if you had the camera hardwired into a car under warranty and something happened it would void the car warranty.

[@milordas]

it wont void your warranty until is proved that your actions made fault

[@alexdnipro9136]

Спасибо БОЛЬШОЕ за это видео, а то думал как пустить провода незаметно!!!!!!!!!! P.S. И отдельно за дырочку в cargo tray!!!!!!

[@jacobmarvineneberg3361]

That is so impressive! Thanks

[@ThatJasonLee]

Great vid. Thanks for uploading. Almost went the ugly route with cable management clips. Also, can't help but notice you're in Burnaby BC? By Central Park? LOL.

[@lamarthe_headcrab7687]

Damn, true .. i live 10 min away from there! Though it was somewhere in Russia ; ) ...

[@CED.Dweller]

Thanks for posting this video! You’ve solved a mounting problem for me!

[@TeeHee-gk]

Just tried to install on my car. That hole @<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="25">0:25</a> is for LED ambient light.

[@MorozovAutomotive]

Yes, it is. Unfortunately in some trims this method won't work.

[@drink15]

Morozov Automotive which trim is this car?

[@MorozovAutomotive]

Trail / Adventure.

[@hunterajackson]

I managed to squeeze the wire through the top where the two panels meet. The rest of the method worked. 2019 RAV4 hybrid limited model

[@majorissuez99]

@@hunterajackson I successfully did the same on my 2020 XSE today. Got to the part in the video where the "hole meant for dash cams" was in fact the blue lighting.... thankfully it can still be done! Up through the panel gap just as you said! Very easy.

[@dhirajkrishnamurthi]

Lifesaver.

[@lamarthe_headcrab7687]

Good stuff, gets to get me one of these !

[@foodieintern]

Does the wrapping around the A pillar block airbag deployment? Read a couple of comments online that say it’s better to put it behind the airbag.

[@KuddlKat]

You mean along the windshield? That was how I did mine for a 2009 RAV4, but I hadn't even thought about it at the time. Thanks for the heads-up when I go to do my new one.

[@stevenpannozzi9151]

@@KuddlKat what do you mean "along the windshield"? Where did you run it to connect through the glovebox without crossing over the A-pillar/airbag?

[@KuddlKat]

@@stevenpannozzi9151 Where the windshield met the pillar and the headliner mine had a gap. I just pushed the wire into the gap all the way around.

[@stevenpannozzi9151]

@@KuddlKat yes but wouldn't that block a portion of the airbag? I am wondering if the wire needs to run behind the airbag instead of in front of it.

[@KuddlKat]

@@stevenpannozzi9151 no, it never crosses in front of the pillars.

[@Henchman_Holding_Wrench]

I felt that hole in the trim piece by accident this morning. Looked at so many videos about RAV4 trim pieces. I did not know it was that easy to thread a cable through that hole to the glove box. I've some cables to pull.

[@kixxoff928]

Great video. Did the same on my RAV4. Thank you!

[@Napalm1942]

Thank you so much for this!

[@LorenzKamo]

A+ video

[@kazi1801]

Thanks for a nice video. Very helpful. I want to install back camera on my rav4 2019 xle. Is there any video? Please let me know.

[@MorozovAutomotive]

Toyota RAV4 (2019-2023): VIOFO A139 Dash Cam Install. 2K Front, 1080P Rear, 1080P Infrared Interior - kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJLFdqKJndKpack.

[@aviy93]

great video!

[@pault4908]

Can you show how to take off A pillar? To route the dash cam wires behind the airbags?

[@MorozovAutomotive]

Toyota RAV4 (2019-2023): How To Remove A-Pillar Trim? Will Dash Cam Wire Obstruct Airbag Deployment? - kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3avdJSAh9N5ras.

[@paperman9708]

This is a good way to do it if you don't want to do a hardwire or can't use the dongar 10pin B power adapter that lets you plug in right under the trip piece behind the rear view mirror. You have to have the auto tint or camera mirror to use that adapter. Nobody really uses the 12v anyway so this is the way too go. Too bad there's no 12v in the glove box that would be even better.

[@greyghostmike6256]

Super helpful. Any tips for running cable to the back for a rear-facing cam?

[@KikyoMoon]

Also need this

[@milordas]

dont know about RAV4, but on my 2019 Corolla HB seems need to drill hole near back top stop lights to get cable out from the back door

[@MorozovAutomotive]

Toyota RAV4 (2019-2023): VIOFO A139 Dash Cam Install. 2K Front, 1080P Rear, 1080P Infrared Interior - kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJLFdqKJndKpack.

[@lynurb58]

Which dash cam was installed here?

[@dronefilmsgermany]

Great video did you try it in a bmw? I don’t want to touch the airbag area

[@MorozovAutomotive]

Thank you! No, we have not done it in a BMW.

[@NaveedAhmed26]

Is it safe to run the cable around A-Pillar as in <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="125">2:05</a> - <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="133">2:13</a> of this video? Would it not block the RAV4 Air Bags, in case of accident.

[@MorozovAutomotive]

Here is a good article on this topic: www.blackboxmycar.com/pages/dash-cams-and-airbags.

[@joseignacioperez9268]

God job

[@romansorokiewicz1958]

Overall good guide but the wire appears on the way of side airbag - isn't it dangerous?

[@MorozovAutomotive]

Here is a good article on this topic: www.blackboxmycar.com/pages/dash-cams-and-airbags.

[@keithnewton8981]

We could not do that Inn the UK because anything in the area the wiper swipes over cannot be blocked it woukd fail it vehicle inspection such a shame

[@MorozovAutomotive]

What about top right (in UK -top left) corner of the windshield? Plenty room for any dash camera.

[@Thankyoua11]

The hole underneath is covered by a plastic, I cannot remove it, how do i remove that plastic. ?

[@MorozovAutomotive]

It is not just a plastic, that is an ambient light bulb. Some models have them. In that case you have to wire your camera directly to the fuse box. We did show how to do that as well: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4fWfnaAm9dkj7c

[@milordas]

what is the black unit right side from backview mirror (power cord is between it and mirror) ?

[@MorozovAutomotive]

GPS antenna.

[@Superfastjellyfish669]

Is that where the LED light is? For the interior?

[@MorozovAutomotive]

Yes, some trims come with led, some don't.

[@michaelle7783]

Thank you brother

[@RixterNow]

Is that the Skytrain going in the background? ;-)

[@secondtimearound8222]

I was finally able to route the cable. I tried using a stiff cable, a chopstick, etc. I couldn’t see where the cable. After about 4 different attempts, I remembered that I have a lighted endoscope. Without it, I would not have been able to snake the cable through the hole.

[@KikyoMoon]

Just installed a Thinkware U1000 dash cam on my 2020 Rav4 using this method and it looks so much better than the first way I had it. Do you have a guide on how to run the cables from the front to the back for a rear camera?

[@candy_313]

This safe right? The wire under through the hole isn't going to like cause a fire or anything right?

[@billyboyproductions6225]

What camera is that? Ty

[@MorozovAutomotive]

FineVu CR-500HD.

[@adecandelaria]

Will the wire block the ambient lighting on the phone storage?

[@MorozovAutomotive]

Which trim level do you have? The reason I am asking is because the Adventure/Trail version shown in the video doesn't have the ambient lighting in the phone storage area. But the hole is there.

[@adecandelaria]

XSE. And I think the hole is for the ambiant light in some trims.

[@zhanwu4576]

What is the trick to passing the wire from the hole to the glove box? I am struggling to get it through

[@MorozovAutomotive]

There is no trick. There is an opening which you should be able to use. At least in case of the trail/adventure trim it is there.

[@zhanwu4576]

@@MorozovAutomotive I have the hole there but the wire kept getting stuck within the center console. No way I tried could direct the wire towards the glove box area

[@kazi1801]

Is there any problem of air bag by using this video? please advise.

[@MorozovAutomotive]

Toyota RAV4 (2019-2023): How To Remove A-Pillar Trim? Will Dash Cam Wire Obstruct Airbag Deployment? - kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3avdJSAh9N5ras.

[@Mike-fd5wj]

I don't know how he was able to string that cable through there so effortlessly. I tried for an hour with my hand trying to find the cable back there and gave up. I'm going to try again today.

[@don_satchmo]

Did you ever get it? I tried for an hour, pushing the wire through hoping to get lucky and have it take the right path. I don't know how they are doing it. I have a 2023 and maybe there's more in the way now.

[@pete5084]

You need a hook of some kind. I built a hook by taping some bended metal wires to a chopstick.

[@danm7130]

I ended up wrapping my cable in tape. So that it was more ridged and stayed in a straight line. That way I was able to poke it through like a stick. Previously the cable was too flexible so kept getting caught and folding when pushing through. Hope that helps.

[@Mike-fd5wj]

@@don_satchmo Lol yeah I eventually fished it through. I went back for a 2nd try and got it working in a couple of minutes without any tools or modifications. See @danm7130 suggestion below, sounds like it would work great

[@MohammadShahnawaz772023]

I've been trying to take out the passenger side storage. I don't understand how'd u took it out so easily. Am I missing something. I did took the hinge on the right out and then started to push the whole thing out but cudnt. And scared to mess it up.

[@sainthird]

Careful when doing this strategy. The side rail airbag will not deploy properly because of the wire crossing across it.

[@stevenpannozzi9151]

do you think it is possible to run it behind the airbag after removing the A-pillar cover?

[@MorozovAutomotive]

Toyota RAV4 (2019-2023): How To Remove A-Pillar Trim? Will Dash Cam Wire Obstruct Airbag Deployment? - kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3avdJSAh9N5ras.

[@okand3758]

You sure you're not blocking the airbag there?

[@MorozovAutomotive]

Here is another video where we go deeper into the subject of airbags and wires. Toyota RAV4 (2019-2021): How To Remove A-Pillar Trim. Will Dash Cam Wire Obstruct Airbag Deployment? kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3avdJSAh9N5ras.

[@okand3758]

@@MorozovAutomotive Thanks I watched it, I also posted a question on that video just now if you're free to answer. Thanks again!

[@leoxu1299]

I remove the glove box, but still can't reach the wire, how did you do it?

[@zhanwu4576]

I had the same issue and gave up. My wire just kept getting stuck within the center console

[@KikyoMoon]

Watch the part from where he grabs the wire from very carefully and angle the wire that way. It took forever and wasn't working until I did that. Cmon guys, if a super non-technical girl can do it so can you. ;)

[@urban4116]

Is not possible take power from ceiling console? To avoid the large cable?

[@MorozovAutomotive]

You can only get safe and reliable 12 v signal only from an accessory slot in one of the fuse boxes. Or the way it was shown.

[@davidp265]

Hi. Would you be able to make a video of installing a rear camera and hiding the wire?

[@MorozovAutomotive]

Toyota RAV4 (2019-2023): VIOFO A139 Dash Cam Install. 2K Front, 1080P Rear, 1080P Infrared Interior - kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJLFdqKJndKpack.

[@kennethavallone1972]

This is great, but on a Limited, that little hole has a light in it. :( Guess I could drill another hole...

[@MorozovAutomotive]

Do not drill.You can hardwire it to the fuse box.

[@leoxu1299]

Mine has the black spots which won't suck well,,,,2020 mpdel btw

[@mdrocker]

I have the accent light, what's another way of running the wires? Is there an alternative?

[@MorozovAutomotive]

You can hardwire the dashcam to the fuse box. This way you won't need to connect it to the 12v outlet in the central console. Here is one way to do it: How To Hardwire 5V Dashcam Or Rear View Mirror To 12V Fuse Box Without Step Down Converter - kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4fWfnaAm9dkj7c.

[@lennoxzenon]

Thank you.

[@magic888ball]

How do you remove the plug to run the wires through the hole near the cigarette lighter (time stamp <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="25">00:25</a>)? Mine has a cover in it.

[@MorozovAutomotive]

Some trims come with the ambient light installed in this opening. In this case you can't use this hole unfortunately.

[@magic888ball]

@@MorozovAutomotive thank you

[@elint6666]

Hi! Which dashcam did you use?

[@MorozovAutomotive]

FineVu CR-500HD.

[@SNEAKKPEEK1]

I will wire to connect in the passengers conector, I don’t have that hole in the center console

[@MorozovAutomotive]

In certain trims of RAV4, this hole is occupied with the ambient light bulb. You can drill a small hole next to it to run the wire.

[@Kovaloffvlog]

Боковая панель стойки снимается очень легко. При этом можно на горячий селикон приклеить провода, что бы они не тарабанили по кузову. А в целом норм.

[@PoliceCK]

Та дырочка предназначена для ледовской лампочки, именно она в моей комплектации там и стоит)

[@zhenzhang3141]

It didn’t work for me at all - my dashcam has the usb in the other end and stucked in that hole. Do you know how to get it out?

[@maryadalakwatsera8214]

Hi mine too any update?

[@yuriioleynik]

Спасибо

[@Gamero-ff2ps]

The Limited has a light on there. There is no hole for entry

[@duane1015]

This looks dangerous, the wire on the panel upper is blocking the airbag!

[@MorozovAutomotive]

Here is a good article on this topic: www.blackboxmycar.com/pages/dash-cams-and-airbags.

[@dorianvargasherrera2738]

Hey dude you're blocking the airbag curtain with the wire.

[@MorozovAutomotive]

Toyota RAV4 (2019-2021): How To Remove A-Pillar Trim. Will Dash Cam Wire Obstruct Airbag Deployment? - kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3avdJSAh9N5ras.

[@dorianvargasherrera2738]

@@MorozovAutomotive this is much better. Definitely a better option!!

[@АндрейБерезкин-п3р]

Зачем такие сложности. Я от плафона освещения запитал.

[@MorozovAutomotive]

Значит камера пишет даже после выключения питания ещё минут 30-40 пока компьютер аварийно не выключит все потребители (плафон сидит на постоянном +12).

[@CmndaPnda]

The cable has been run ACROSS the A pillar airbag. Don't do this.

[@MorozovAutomotive]

Toyota RAV4 (2019-2023): How To Remove A-Pillar Trim? Will Dash Cam Wire Obstruct Airbag Deployment? - kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3avdJSAh9N5ras.

[@mak6371]

My fingers hurt just by looking at that

[@Brararaf101]

if u gonna do all that u might as well wire it in lol

[@MorozovAutomotive]

We did do it in a different video. Toyota RAV4 (2019-2021): How To Hardwire The Dashcam To The Fuse Box - kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKachaavjtF6g7M.

[@vincebellisano1347]

Use a wireless cam.

[@macmanjimmy69]

ok, how did you get the Cigarette plug through that tiny hole?

[@MorozovAutomotive]

You don't, the other end goes through.