How to Replace the Radio's LCD in a 1998 2000 Lexus LS

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Apply the parking brake

   Start at the back corner, and slowly work your way towards the front, lift the cover over the gear selector and unplug the cables from it, set aside.
   
   This will give you access to two 10mm bolts that hold the radio in place., Use a flat screwdriver to move each retaining spring toward the center of the air vent assembly, and carefully wiggle the whole assembly toward you and out of the dash.
   
   This will eliminate problems with the vent louvers, as they will be retained inside the assembly.
   
   Unplug the hazard light cable from the back of the air vent assembly and set assembly aside.
   
   This will give you access to the other two 10mm bolts that also hold the radio in place.,,, If you want you can unplug it from the back but this is really not necessary, Remove all 4, and carefully pull the radio faceplate off while also lifting up the two sets of tabs on both sides of the radio. the radio knobs do not need to be removed., It is held in by two Phillips head screws (one on both sides).
   
   Remove the two screws and unplug the cable coming from the back of it.
   
   The cable will probably be quite difficult to remove, use the prying tool to loosen it a little bit, make sure to pull on the actual connector and NOT the wires,,
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   Step 2: and make sure that the gear selector is all the way back in the "L" position.

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   Step 3: Disconnect the battery as well (optional

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   Step 4: this isn't required but it's not a bad idea).

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   Step 5: Fully open the center console armrest and using either the prying tools or a set of needle nose pliers

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   Step 6: slowly and carefully pry the the wood grain trim panel that surrounds the shifter and extents just below the radio.

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   Step 7: Remove the center air vent assembly by depressing the 2 retaining springs visible on the inside sides of the vent assembly

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   Step 8: about 2 or 3 inches (5.1 or 7.6 cm) from the louvers.

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   Step 9: Using the socket wrench with the 10mm hex bit and extension

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    Step 10: remove the 4 bolts that hold the radio in place

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    Step 11: the two on top and the two on the bottom.

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    Step 12: To the right of the bottom left bolt

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    Step 13: there will be a black plastic plug

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    Step 14: use the prying tool to loosen it

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    Step 15: and finally the pliers to pull it out.

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    Step 16: Remove the entire radio/climate control unit.

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    Step 17: There are two Phillips head screws on both sides of the radio.

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    Step 18: You will then be able to see the back of the LCD unit.

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    Step 19: Replace the old display with the new part and that should do the trick.

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    Step 20: Follow the procedure in reverse to reassemble everything.

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