2017 Prado GXL Head Unit replacement

[sreeInOzLand Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close sreeInOzLand]

Hi guys, I'm new here and absolutely love this website!

Just wondering if anyone here has replaced their 2017 Prado GXL head unit with an after market one? I know for sure the older 150 models can have their head units replaced by popping out the aircon control unit come out and then unscrewing the 4 screws that hold the unit together.

I looked high and low, looked on youtube, this site and really couldn't find any concrete answers as to whether or not the newer models can also have the aircon control unit just pop out with some pressure. Any feedback would be appreciated!

[gwaite001 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close gwaite001]

Hi. Have a look at these links:

• https://www.pradopoint.com.au/forum/...-new-head-unit
• https://www.pradopoint.com.au/forum/...d-unit-arrived

I have just installed a Dasaita unit on a 2016 GX and am happy. A number of others have too. Check out the Dasaita Aliexpress site.

Gerry

[sreeInOzLand Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close sreeInOzLand]

Thanks for the quick reply, mate. I've seen these videos,but the 2017 head units are a bit different.. as you can see they seem to be more pressed tighter than the older units..

I've already ordered a Daisata head unit.. lol.. but no clue how to get to the old one out..

[gwaite001 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close gwaite001]

Hi. Sorry, but cannot help with the newer model. But I understand the various earlier 150 models popped out in a similar manner. With mine the air con panel first then you see the bolts holding the unit. Good luck. Gerry

[sreeInOzLand Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close sreeInOzLand]

I might have to bribe someone at the dealer to tell me how it can be done.