master sheets for taking about the dashboard

by **iceee93** » Thu Oct 21, 2004 4:27 pm

I need the master sheets for taking apart the dashboard with factory navigation on a 2004. i can't find them anywhere and toyota won't release them to me which sucks. if anyone has them or knows where to get them please let me know

by **DocJohn** » Thu Oct 21, 2004 6:02 pm

I have the 3 volume factory service manual for the '04 Solara. It has complete instructions for removing/replacing the radio & nav system, all the speakers, etc. The problem is posting this info. I don't have the software to create PDF's, so I could only post them as individual JPG files (one image file for each page), and that's a pain in the a$$.
Then there's this little thing called copyright infringement...
Let me see what I can come up with because I know a lot of folks here would like to see this kind of info, and I would like to be able to share and help out.
I'm open to any suggestions.

by **slingshot** » Thu Oct 21, 2004 6:28 pm

Those manuals can be bought on EBAY for anyone interested....

Website · by **TS04** » Thu Oct 21, 2004 6:51 pm

115 Dollars???????? is it really worth it?? Seems pretty steep. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7928729226&category=34233

by **DocJohn** » Fri Oct 22, 2004 6:11 am

TS04 wrote:115 Dollars???????? is it really worth it?? Seems pretty steep.

Actually these are about the worst factory service manuals I have ever seen. As big as they are, they are poorly written with lame line-drawing illustrations. They are no wiring harness diagrams or electrical schematics at all unless there is an additional (4th) manual for this as was the case for my 89 T-Bird. (Ford's manual was outstanding for that car).
Still, these Solara manuals are way better than nothing.

EDIT: I just found out there is a 4th manual: 2004 Solara Electrical Wiring Diagram (Pub. No. EWD554U). I need to see if I can find a copy of this one.

by **michaels artic frost** » Fri Oct 22, 2004 11:03 am

DocJohn wrote:I have the 3 volume factory service manual for the '04 Solara. It has complete instructions for removing/replacing the radio & nav system, all the speakers, etc. The problem is posting this info. I don't have the software to create PDF's, so I could only post them as individual JPG files (one image file for each page), and that's a pain in the a$$.
Then there's this little thing called copyright infringement...
Let me see what I can come up with because I know a lot of folks here would like to see this kind of info, and I would like to be able to share and help out.
I'm open to any suggestions.

Jonh,

I can put them in pdf format if you need me to.

-Michael

by **Lone Solara** » Fri Oct 22, 2004 6:47 pm

Here's a little secret that doesn't seem to be well publicized. Toyota, as well as most manufacturers, has a technical website that contains most information about Toyota vehicles. It contains, for each vehicle produced after 1990, the Service bulletins, repair manuals, wiring diagrams, owner's manuals, technicians reference and a bunch of other documents, all it seems in PDF format. The price is $10 for a day, $50 for a month and $350 for a year. Obviously, getting all the manuals for $10 is not a bad deal. I have not subscribed to the service myself, so I don't have more details. Here is the link:
http://techinfo.toyota.com

And here are a couple of FAQ pages from the same site:
http://techinfo.toyota.com/public/main/whatstis/whatstis.html
http://techinfo.toyota.com/public/main/whatstis/pubtoylib.html

by **DocJohn** » Sat Oct 23, 2004 1:07 pm

michaels_artic_frost wrote:
John,

I can put them in pdf format if you need me to.

-Michael

I just scanned 14 pages concerning the radio and nav system install procedures and related info and e-mailed them to Michael T. He said he can put them in a PDF so we can get them out to the folks who need this info. THANKS MICHAEL.

by **entheos** » Sat Oct 23, 2004 4:32 pm

thats great news...i can really use that info

thanks

by **Jewls** » Mon Oct 25, 2004 10:59 am

If you happen to purchase the wiring diagram manual, I would like to buy a "copy" of it from you.

by **DocJohn** » Tue Oct 26, 2004 7:44 am

Jewls wrote:If you happen to purchase the wiring diagram manual, I would like to buy a "copy" of it from you.

If its got as many pages as the other 3 service manuals, its not much less to copy one as it is to buy one. But eventually it may be possible to post scans of the most important sections.

by **2004whitesolara** » Thu Oct 28, 2004 7:26 pm

Can someone post or email me the procedures for removing the panels for getting to the rear and front speakers as well as the dash install procedures?
Thanks,

rockcrown@hotmail.com

by **michaels artic frost** » Wed Nov 03, 2004 9:36 am

I hope this works...heehee
Master sheets for Gen 2 dashboard

Thanks to DocJohn for this info. Sorry it took me so long, I've been really busy, but here it is.

If you have more stuff, let me know.

Thanks,
Michael

by **entheos** » Wed Nov 03, 2004 9:51 am

looks great!!!Thanks just what I needed.....I already insalled my voice activation but I did it the hard way. This will make my life easier when I install my reverse camera. Very cool.

by **mmcdonald** » Thu Nov 04, 2004 8:09 pm

The link doesn't seem to work. Can I take a look at that pdf?

master sheets for taking about the dashboard

master sheets for taking about the dashboard

Gen2 manual

Re: Gen2 manual

sounds great

Install procedures

Solara Gen 2 PDF Manual

great

I could use those manuals too

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