'a' Pillar Trim Removal

[Paul2002]

Hi

I'm looking to run a dash cam wire down the 'A' pillar and was wondering how to remove the trim.

Is it easy, or will something snap in the process ? :eerrrmm:

[agent_dess]

I've literally taken every part of my car apart (except the engine) lol

Everything is held by clips so just a case of pulling.. doesn't get easier...

Do you have photo of the trim that you want to remove?

[Paul2002]

I've no photo, but its the trim that runs from the roof to the dash on the inside of the 'A' pillar.The model year is 2010.

[normski2]

Take a look at the link...may help you.

http://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-second-generation/691517-diy-headliner-removal-swap.html

There are some pics that should help you see what is going on there.

I've seen some other posts where they mention detaching the -ve cable on the Battery and waiting 2 minutes so that you don't accidentally deploy the curtain airbag in the pillar. Tread carefully and read as much as you can find. Don't route any cable over the airbag!

[Paul2002]

Thanks Normski

I notice you have mud flaps fitted, I was always told by Lexus that I couldn't get and fit them to my F-Sport

[normski2]

Yeah I was told that too!

Did a bit of research and came up with these...they are perfect, and not stupidly expensive either.

I have a link somewhere...I'll pm you at some point soon.

They take about 30/40 mins to fit and fit perfectly on my 250. I don't know if the f sport has same body profiles?

[Paul2002]

I was told by Lexus that the side skirt was ever-so slightly different. Couldn't see it myself.

[IS200D]

Going back to the dashcam cable....I just pushed it inside the roof and pillar trim on the windscreen edge. I found it surprisingly accommodating!

[normski2]

I was told by Lexus that the side skirt was ever-so slightly different. Couldn't see it myself.

I've pm'd you

[Paul2002]

Thanks, I'll try this.

Any ideas on the best location to hard wire in a ground point, constant live & ignition live? Where is the fuse box located?

Thanks

[IS200D]

To be honest I didn't fancy hardwiring it as I'm planning on connecting to external Battery (astro E5) to avoid draining the cars Battery while the cams in motion sensor mode at airport car park

[Paul2002]

I'm getting a Magic Pro to do the same job in not draining the Battery. Do you know if there is a good entry point through the bulk head to access the Battery?