Toyota Tundra Disassembly and Removal of Dash

[@cerny4444]

I installed my trans cooler two years ago thanks to you and here you are again saving me on the dash removal. Great job sir and thanks!!!

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

That's awesome, thanks for the feedback and support!!

[@stevegrimm6936]

You are a lifesaver man!. I had the dreaded Tundra glove box rattle. It was the upper silver bolt that you can see when you take the box completely out. It was completely loose. I would not have had a clue how to take this apart.

[@jlcastille9017]

Probably the most helpful video I've seen so far. I have an a/c refrigerant leak somewhere and I haven't found it under the hood, so now I need to check the expansion valve and evaporator. I didn't want to just start pulling on all these plastic parts and risk breaking them without first knowing I have removed all the bolts first. This video should get me to a point where I can at least check for leaks with my freon detector, so I'm grateful that you posted it. It's not the entire job of replacing the evaporator but it's a great start if it's indeed where my leak is. I only wish I could buy you a few beers for your help. You deserve it for sure. lol Great video!

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Hahaha… Thank you, I appreciate it!!…I love doin this stuff, and it makes it that much more worth it knowing the videos help people out!…thanks for watching!

[@smokeysmishaps4214]

I need to get to the hvac box for a repair at work, all data has links after links for everything and it takes too long to navigate. This video definitely helped get the ball rolling. Thank you for the time to make the video

[@zigsrig]

THANK YOU! I'm doing a stereo install on my 2012 Sequoia and I've had one hell of a time finding any info on opening up the passenger's side and glove box. This did the trick and I got my stuff installed. Thanks again! 👍👍👍

[@Joe-cu4hi]

This was the only KZbin video that explained how to remove all the parts i needed to remove for an upgraded i wanted to make on my 2017 tundra. Thank You So Much!

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

No prob, so glad it’s helping people out!!!

[@anubis8680]

@@NitroZ18Fishing I have to do this... I have to de-corpse my truck. There's a smell.... and I saw mouse droppings in the cabin air filter and engine bay air filter... Can't stomach the smell... or paying $80 an hour for like 2-4 hours for a shop to do it! Really thorough vid! Thanks... wish me well.

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Ouch, yea I would hate to have to pay a few hundred dollars for something like that as well, let me know if ya have any questions... thanks for watching!

[@anubis8680]

@@NitroZ18Fishing So kinda gross but it was in the cab! Little bugger got stuck in the plastic underseat storage at the rear. There was no food or empty fast food bags or anything in the cab. I keep my truck pretty clean but this kinda freaked me out. Lots of spray cleaner and febreeze. At least it was on the plastic floor mat. yuck.

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Glad ya got it out and taken care of!!

[@Andrew-ig7wy]

Thanks for the video! It's a lot easier to see how things come out then indiscriminately pulling and looking for Fasteners. Haha. I had a rattle in my Dash on the passenger side behind the glove box that was driving me insane. Your video made quick work of getting to it. Just found a loose bolt and washer that probably never gotten tightened down all the way from the factory. Thanks again.

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

no prob!!...glad to see the video is helping, let me know if there's anything else ya need, and thanks for watching!!

[@loganschultz2329]

I had a annoying raddle coming from my glove box. Because of your video I was able to drop the glove box and locate a loose screw and washer and ultimately save myself a few hundred dollars. I owe you for this video!

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

That’s awesome man, glad it helped ya out!!

[@ericgoins3088]

Thank you for doing this video. I was trying to see how to get to my hvac blend door actuator for the dual climate control. This was a hugh help. Thank you again

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

No prob, happy to help!…thanks for checking it out Eric!

[@stevothebrush]

This video saved me a trip to the mechanic. THANK YOU!

[@paulgreco2188]

Thank you for your detailed video...im in the process of changing hvac box and i have to go to the fire wall....such a great video

[@RyanCarver-j1c]

Excellent video! Very descriptive and detailed. Personally I’m not changing the trim, but I do need access behind the dash. Thank you a ton for doing this video!

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Thanks Ryan, I appreciate it!!

[@Ian-Earle]

Love the videos I’m replacing my silver pice later today with a black bezel excited to see this sliver thing Gone

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Yea buddy!…I love the “blacked out” look

[@chrisdesvergnes4378]

Just watched your video to put in meso vent rings. Glad I found your video!

[@danrelbert]

Super helpful. Used this to replace the garnish piece in my Tundra.

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Glad it helped! Thanks for watching!

[@TundraG]

This video saved me time, money and a potential big mistake. Thanks!

[@pierreblais8269]

Good job bro! That’s a quite complete and easy to understand video

[@joegonzalez1547]

Your videos were super helpful! I got everything in except the 4WD knob…I just don’t feel like tearing apart the whole dash. I almost had it with my fingers but couldn’t get it past one tab. Oh well I’ll convince the wife to let me plastidip the silver piece around the stereo!!!

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Thanks Joe, much appreciated!… glad the video was helpful, let me know if I can help with anything else!

[@warlockdude12]

I was able to get both tabs without tearing the whole dash. The secret is to do it from the passanger side. I have huge hands and I was still able to get both.

[@sfergus9]

Great video...I'll be pulling my 2020 TRD Pro dash out to do the AJT and replacing the silver panel with an OEM black one. I did, by accident, find an interesting technique when installing my console safe. Nitrile gloves. They really grip the plastic and help pull the trim off. Most pieces I didn't use my plastic pry tools.

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Thanks Scott!…and yea that’s not a bad idea with the Nitrile gloves, I never would have thought of that!

[@sfergus9]

@@NitroZ18Fishing I just finished doing this disassembly, installed the new black middle panel, all the AJT pieces, TVDVinyl, and put it all back together. Took about 5 hours...most of the time was doing the AJT changes. I swear I'd pay someone the next time to do it. The video was on mark, no surprises. I'm finally done with the inside mods.

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Nice!…glad ya got through it ok, the first time or 2 can be a pain but I feel like I can do this in my sleep now 🤣🤦‍♂️…I’ve had mine torn apart more than I’d like to admit, yours must be looking good man!

[@ericmurk]

Great video! Thanks for the walkthrough.

[@paraguitarmedic]

Digging this Tundra content

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Thank you, I appreciate it!

[@toshibavoodoo]

50K views, your SUBs should be equal to that at least! COME ON PEOPLE!!!

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Thank you, I appreciate that!!…little by little, love seeing the channel grow…I’ll have the next truck in less than 2 months to build! (2022 TRD Pro)

[@Ian-Earle]

Got it all done thanks for the great tips all blacked out now I’m excited for the new look ajt made some things for the steering wheel I pre ordered have not revived yet maybe you can make a video on installing them thanks

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

No prob, thanks for checking out the videos!…I’ll have to take a look at the new products from AJT, I haven’t seen em yet!

[@JuanVargasPro]

Why doesn’t this video have more likes I have no idea.

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Thank you, I appreciate that!...not gonna lie, I can’t believe it has as many as it does in less than a year...hahaha...thanks for watching!

[@johnvlahos1961]

Great explanation !!!

[@ivayloognyanov5441]

Great video !!! I’m about to get the OEM Center panel in black and your video makes the install super easy !!! What brand and from where you have bought the two carbon pieces for the steering wheel ?

[@TheEspinal278]

Hey thanks for the video man. Where can I buy that whole trim?? Looking to change the silver one in myTundra 2014.

[@sheepdogs762mm]

What about pulling the center console apart?

[@vinnces6315]

First of all thanks for the vid! Never pop any of my car panels out before on my Tundra so this helped. But I got a question. I was routing a dashcam cable and pulled that panel at 2:52 off easily enough. The issue is how do you properly put it back on? I know it's held on by that plastic nut and 2 slide in position but for the life of me I couldn't get the top to slide in to it's spot. It's the spot with the 2 copper wire clipped on in front of it (3:35) which also block the panel piece from easily sidling it in. Tried for a hour and still couldn't slide it in so I just double-sided tape it. Any ideas?

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

No prob, thanks for checking it out!…hmm, that’s interesting…that piece should just slide right back into place once ya get it lined up…sometimes you do have to kinda wiggle the top/inner portion to get it to sit over where that plastic nut goes, but it shouldn’t give ya too much trouble…once ya get it over where that nut goes the rest should just kinda sit where it should…I’m sorry I can’t be more help there, I’m not sure why that is giving ya trouble…let me know if you got it figured out, if I can help any further just say the word!

[@rivasider1]

Any videos on how to take off the shift nob trim? On a 2018 SR5 tundra.

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Yepper!...if you look under my playlist called “Tundra Installs”, you’ll see it...hope that helps, let me know if you can’t find it!

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Yepper!...if you look under my playlist called “Tundra Installs”, you’ll see it...hope that helps, let me know if you can’t find it!

[@michaelscott3501]

How much need to come out to access the antenna mount cable

[@xahmengmoua3598]

I have 2021 limited that came with the wood trim, can I just pop off the wood time or do I need to remove some panels to get the wood trim off?

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Unfortunately you would have to remove some of the panels to get them off since they’re held on behind the other panels, hope that helps!

[@donrussell7951]

Awesome instructions. I have a question if you could help me out. I want to add 42 light bar and run my wire inside and add push button switch in my blank spot. If I have a blank spot where the USB ports are. I only need to remove console and that part with the USB ports. Will I be able to run my wire under dash? Thanks Don.

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Thanks Don, I appreciate the feedback!!…and yes sir, if I understand what you’re trying to do, that’s all you would have to remove and you can easily run the wiring under dash…hope that helps!

[@tacolarry639]

Do you have to remove the airbag to remove the glovebox? In my case, I just need to pull the glovebox out.

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

No sir, don’t have to remove the bag thankfully!

[@user-yj7ph9vk2k]

Do I need a to do all of this if I’m doing the climate control and 4wd? I have a key start 2018

[@buddybuck]

Thank you so much... awesome video bro! I’d love to see your “AFTER” you get the AJT pieces in. I’ve added a few to mine and also the army green keychain.

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Thanks for the feedback!!!...glad to see the videos are helping people out, I’ll see if I can add a couple pics to end of video...but the AJT install videos I posted after this one show what they look like as well, thanks again!! P.S. love that army green color!

[@buddybuck]

NitroZ18 Fishing so I have to take all my dash off just to change the push start button?

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

@Buddy Buck no sir, just for the push button start you would only have to follow the steps up to that part of the video!...let me know if you need anything else, hope that helps!

[@scottsmith7348]

Thanks for you videos. I have de-chromed everything on the interior of my 2021 Limited except the start on/off switch. Is it possible to just use a pry tool to remove the panel where the on/off switch is instead of removing all the other panels?

[@dylanmilbourne]

This is what I want to know as well. I really don’t want to remove all those other panels.

[@runNgun88]

the panel with the start button and tow haul can that be removed without removing the bottom trim? I just want to mount a switch panel to that area.

[@Girlsontop21]

Thanks man for this video!

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

No prob, thanks for watching!

[@mikeinatoyota]

Any tips on getting my 4x4 switch out without tearing apart the dash? I got the top of it loose but the bottom won't budge. Trying to install my AJT trim ring...

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Hey Mike!… Yeah that’s a pain in the butt unless you have really small fingers/hands… I myself couldn’t do it which is why I disassembled the entire area… I know it can be done by getting in there and depressing the tabs but it’s tough… Maybe try with a mini screwdriver or some thing similar to get in there and release the tab that’s holding it in place

[@lookb3hindu1]

Can someone tell me where I can find the piece he removes at 14:15 ??? Can I order that from Toyota or are there aftermarket types ?

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

I’ve never seen aftermarket pieces for that spot, but you can definitely order a replacement from Toyota… Hope that helps!

[@orlandodelrio63]

You are the best thank you

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

No prob, happy to help!…thanks for watching!

[@stevecaton180]

Good morning , would this be the same steps for a 2017 SR5. I do not have the push button start . BTW great video.

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Hey Steve!...yes sir, it would be same process...you just may not have as many wiring harnesses and buttons to unplug it that makes sense...let me know if I can help any further!

[@stevecaton180]

@@NitroZ18Fishing Thank you

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

No prob!

[@bowhuntermatt24]

Great detailed video of how to remove each part! But man I was cringing on you poping those parts out just seemed like something was getting broke or scratched up. No way I could do it lol

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Thanks man!...yea, all my friends would bust me when they would see me tearing apart a brand new Platinum like it was nothing...lol...I’ve been known to get a little crazy with mods...hahaha

[@bowhuntermatt24]

Haha good stuff man. Looks great

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

thank you sir!

[@kraig57]

pretty detailed....quick question though. Can I just remove the start button panel? I want to replace the ring, but don't want to tear apart the whole dash. Thanks.

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Yepper, absolutely!...definitely don’t have to tear it apart like this for the start button, just follow video to that point and you’ll be good!...and honestly, if you’re just replacing the trim ring around start button, some people are able to just pop that ring off without removing anything (mine was stubborn and I had to remove panel)...hope that helps!

[@pjmtts]

I wonder if they could make a second glovebox mod. Looks like the space is there.

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Where there’s a will, there’s a way!...haha... thanks for watching!

[@anonymousanonymous7311]

Great video. Best out there as step by step details. Notice your favorite color is blue. How come you didn't get your truck in voodoo ?

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

thank you!!...and I almost did, but my last 2 tundras were blue so I decided to switch it up a little bit...plus they didn't have a Platinum in Voodoo so it made my choice a little easier...hahaha...thanks for watching!

[@JamesMcGinn14]

Awesome video! Thanks. So, I can remove the center panel with the ports that is under the climate panel, without removing the center console with the cup holders? Just use the plastic pry tool between panel with ports and climate panel, and pop it down?

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Thank you!!...I’ve honestly never tried removing that panel without taking out the cup holder panel first, but I’ll check tomorrow and let you know!...I don’t see why not if you can get the pry tool in there and pop it off, I’m just not 100% sure if the cup holder panel would get in the way

[@JamesMcGinn14]

NitroZ18 Fishing thank you!!! I really appreciate it, I would love to know.

[@JamesMcGinn14]

I've watched it so many times. Can you tell me, how many clips are on the USB panel? I think I see two only. I just cannot get mine to come loose. I don't know what I am doing wrong.

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

I actually tried removing that panel without taking out cup holder piece, I feel like it can be done but it's much easier to just get that out of the way first!...and if I'm not mistaken there should be a couple clips on lower half as well, I'm trying to remember off the top of my head but I'm almost positive there's a couple on top and bottom...it can be really snug, especially if this is the first time removing it...hope that helps!

[@JamesMcGinn14]

NitroZ18 Fishing I got it off today! Finally. Appreciate your help!

[@LoyalmoonieProductions]

I wonder if anyone has ever removed that floor shifter and installed a column shifter?

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Not sure about removing it, but I know you can get a column shifter on lower trims right from Toyota!

[@LoyalmoonieProductions]

@@NitroZ18Fishing that much I know

[@J.NOBODY.1]

It wouod be very involved cause not only would you need a different console for the middle but im sure new mounts and linkages to go to the transmission. Definitely not worth it but it would have been better to just purchase a base sr5 and build it to your liking from there.

[@davidjlarsen]

Massively helpful video. Thank you sir! Somewhat related... I'm thinking about installing dynamat or something similar... Have you done this to your Tundra? I'm asking because I think it may take this level of tear down to accomplish (not just with the dash, but with other areas of the trim).

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Thanks David, much appreciated!...I haven’t done anything like that just yet, I may do it when I get to messing with my audio system...if I do I’ll be sure to add the video to the channel!

[@caracasmc]

Is there a way to remove the side panels on the center console? I need to access the shifter mechanism.

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

That’s something I haven’t done but I but I’m sure there’s a way… You should be able to access it by taking off the top pieces, if I remember correctly I actually had my shifter assembly out-of-the-way at one point… If I get a chance I’ll take a look and see!

[@jtperez657]

what about the shifter panel?

[@poonamsheladia1387]

I've got a kitten that I picked up on the freeway and it ended up running into the dashboard. I left food out to catch the little rascal but keeps running behind the dash. Any easy access points I can remove to get this kitten out?

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Oh wow, I’m sorry to hear that!...depending on where he/she’s hiding, try just removing the lower panels (by legs) and see if you can get at it...other than that I’m not sure, that’s a tough one!

[@litoloco4fish]

Your awesome bro!!!

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Thank you for the feedback and support!!

[@Max_ellis74]

How did you do the diamond stitching or is that oem

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

That part is an OEM piece on the Platinum trim

[@Max_ellis74]

@@NitroZ18Fishingare they able to be installed into a sr5

[@raycharles704]

I just want to take out the damn ac vent why can’t I find anything on the ac vent

[@ahmedwe6228]

Where lfind wires sensitive. TPMS

[@gafftape84]

Where did you get the blue cupholder rings?

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Got em from Amazon, here’s the direct link if it would help! amzn.to/3r0YFKs

[@gafftape84]

@@NitroZ18Fishing thanks!

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

no prob!

[@CityMotorsllc]

Why don't you include a link to the product you are installing? You have 72 links to other stuff... a quick link would've gotten you an affiliate purchase.

[@litoloco4fish]

08 tundra heater core..😟

[@j-pkalilec5583]

Is the interior the same on the 2014-2020?

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

As far as removing/disassembling dash, I would think so...they haven’t changed much at all, only difference on my 2020 and the 2021’s is push button start, Apple CarPlay, and an 8” screen instead of 7...hope that helps!

[@superdave3438]

How about video on evap

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Hey Dave!...what exactly would ya be looking for?...I’ll see if i can get a video up for ya if it’s something I’m familiar with and can help ya with!

[@saabgripen330]

I am also interested in your cell phone holder , if you could post a link please .

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Yea no prob, here it is! www.amazon.com/MPDB-MagicMount-Universal-Smartphone-Frustration/dp/B01DBAVHH0