the-hedge Posted July 2, 2005 Share Posted July 2, 2005 I am digging into my 1998 LS consol for the first time to hide my Sirius Starmate in the ashtray. Some of the radio lcd legs are intermittent. Please help with... fix for radio lcd console removal I am new to Lexus ownership and the forum. Having some difficulty searching. Will post results of install on my website when complete. the-hedge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sha4000 Posted July 2, 2005 Share Posted July 2, 2005 i would also like to know how to remove the radio in my 98ls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the-hedge Posted July 2, 2005 Author Share Posted July 2, 2005 My info to date is to pull the console, then the AC vents above. Follow the link to a helpful site. I don't know if my 98 will be the same as the 97 on this site, but it has to be close. http://carstereohelp.com/stereoremovalLexusLS400str1.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blake918 Posted July 2, 2005 Share Posted July 2, 2005 Hedge, does your lcd look like this? If so, you'll need to have the lcd replaced. The removal instructions for a 95-97 will be very, very similar for a '98-'00. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the-hedge Posted July 4, 2005 Author Share Posted July 4, 2005 sha, I couldn't find the four spring tabs that the pictures show on the site, so i stopped into my local car stereo place. The installer took a thin hooked tool and worked it down under the back side of the consol, just in front of the cupholder. He then reeeeeeal careful like lifted and worked the piece up. It then pulled right up. I must stress that you be VERY careful, the piece is long and thin. I have not pulled the AC vents to get to the top screws, but that looks pretty simple. Goood luck. Hedge http://carstereohelp.com/stereoremovalLexusLS400str1.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the-hedge Posted July 4, 2005 Author Share Posted July 4, 2005 yeah, that's me man... Where is the best place to get the LCD? I'll solder it myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blake918 Posted July 4, 2005 Share Posted July 4, 2005 yeah, that's me man...Where is the best place to get the LCD? I'll solder it myself. ← I'm not sure where you can buy just the LCD. I sent mine to Mikado, and they put a new lcd in and put new back lighting in for $150+shipping. Be extremely careful pulling the a/c vents because they are very, very frail and easy to break. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 Hi hedgewood, I to used Mikado and have the address at work. Give me a call at work next week if you need it. They replaced the lcd on my A/C unit on my old 93. This is a great site for help on the Lexus cars. Talk to you soon. Logg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sha4000 Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 sha, I couldn't find the four spring tabs that the pictures show on the site, so i stopped into my local car stereo place. The installer took a thin hooked tool and worked it down under the back side of the consol, just in front of the cupholder. He then reeeeeeal careful like lifted and worked the piece up. It then pulled right up. I must stress that you be VERY careful, the piece is long and thin. I have not pulled the AC vents to get to the top screws, but that looks pretty simple. Goood luck. Hedgehttp://carstereohelp.com/stereoremovalLexusLS400str1.htm ← sorry but sometimes i cant even find my own posts thanks for the heads up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 Mikado Technology Company 1435 Huntington Ave South San Francisco Ca. 94080 1-888-964-5236 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam8g Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 Just wanted to thank the posters for the info on getting the Radio LCD fixed on my 1996 LS400. I live 30 minutes from Mikado Technology so I went there during lunch and they repaired the radio while I waited - about 30 minutes. BTW - removing the radio is SO easy. Just pry out the air vents - wedge something thin around the edges...and do the same for the center console. Four screws hold in the radio / HVAC. $165 versus $550 for a redone radio from the dealer (plus $120 fro R&R). These guys do a lot of the repair work FOR the dealers. Mikado Technology Company 1435 Huntington Ave., Suite C South San Francisco, CA 94080 Phone: 1-888-9-MIKADO Fax: (650) 615-9900 Email: mikadotechnology@yahoo.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blake918 Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 BTW - removing the radio is SO easy.I know; it really doesn't take you much more than 5 minutes! It's a miracle that nothing rattles seeing how a lot of things just snap in place! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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