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Looks very similar. Thank you. :) I also just found this thread on another site: -To remove a Lexus Es 300 radio/cd/tape (on a 1993 though) -The centre vents pop out ( us a flat screwdriver to pry it out ) there are two screws there remove them -under the radio a plastic part of the car pops out if you remove this there are two more screws these are the 4 screws that hold in the radio and heating unit in place (the whole unit comes out). Something to know to make it easer on yourself pull out the wood cover around the stick shift, this prys out also, held in by clips. The cup holder and ash tray now can be remover now this may have to be done. This will give you the room need to take out the radio. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I tried what you said and I couldnt get the vent out. Do you have to remove the clips, or do you just pry the whole vent from the outside? Where is it best to pry from? I am scared of breaking the vent. It seems pretty flimsy. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- try using a flat head and pry it out at the sides. pry a little on the right side then the left side and then the right and then the left and so forth untill you can grip it and pull, thats how i did it. i didnt break the vent when i took mine out and i did it like that. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Just try prying out the centre vents with a flat screwdriver cover the screwdriver with electrical tape so that it does not scratch the vent. the vents pulls forward. Pull hard and slow -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It took a while but I was finally able to remove the center vent. Then taking out the radio was a simple process. I really appreciate all who helped me with this. I couldn't have done it without ya. Thanks again.

well i got a 94' so its different, but I hope it may help... I got my removal instructions for free from them don't know why hopefully it helps.

Pretty please? Is it really difficult to remove this upper-center planel? I'd like to run a power wire into the HVAC vent and down to somewhere in the dash (for 12 volts) so-as to avoid an ugly after-market cord to the cigarette lighter. I've seen another thread for a ES330 where the area around the shifter was removed. But I'm wondering about my 2002 ES300. And is there a simple trick to removing the snap-things on the truck that hold the liner in? I don't want to break them. Anybody? :)

So... how does one actually remove this radio face-plate?

Newbie with 2 questions. Been lurking for awhile. Question 1. Is there an "easy" way to remove the plastic panel that contains the two central vents and the navigation on a 2002 ES300? I'd like to install a vent-snap-on back-up camera and run the 12v wire to some source of power in that area. Alternatively, if the upper dash (that goes all the way to the windshield) could be removed, that might work too. I'd like to hide this power-wire for the camera. :) Also, is there a preferred source for power that can be easily identified? I see a recent threat on adapting an aftermarket stereo (http://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=44276)... so how is this radio panel removed? Question/Step 2. This back-up camera, like most, is wired to the back-up lights. Given that the back-up lights are on the trunk section of the rear lights (and that the camera will go on the area of the license plate), is it easy to remove the liner on the trunk panel (that opens)? Any tricks or traps? Thanks.

Gosh I hope not. :) I have no interest in this company... and I'd never heard of them before I did a Google search to learn about options that used the existing nav screen. I'm still left wondering if anyone has seen this device in action and if it's any good. When I've compared aftermarket add-ons for back-up cameras, this device didn't seem that much more (for an 2002 ES300). Looks like nobody is familiar with it, and I'm gun-shy without a review.

Adding a little more info. The link I had was to a bid that's ended (on eBay), but this company seems to have these units for all sorts of Lexi. The specs (below) indicated that one can feed any number of video signals into the build-in navigation screen (e.g., video player, TV, back-up camera, etc.). "CARDEMAND video converter unit that will allow you to add video sources to your factory navigation system. The CARDEMAND converter comes with a vechile specific harness that eliminates the need for cutting or making any kind of modification to your factory setup. The harnesses are made using factory connectors to insure 100% compatibility and reliability. CARDEMAND converter comes with two video inputs one dedicated to a backup camera. The input dedicated to the backup camera has a positive trigger that will allow the back-up camera to be displayed anytime it’s activated with a reverse signal. The unit comes with easy to understand instructions, especially tailored to your specific vechile. Our product is backed with a no questions asked 12 month warranty. This unit is just a converter and will require a DVD player, back up camera, PS2, XBOX, or other sources. The unit is made using the highest quality material and comes in a metal case to prevent any kind video noise. The unit uses a video chip instead of relays like similar models. A relay is a moving part which adds to its unreliability while the chip is a solid state relay that has no moving parts. When using this product please BE AWARE that watching moving images on the screen visible by the driver of the vechile is illegal and could lead to a citation, death, accident, please obey local laws and don’t watch tv while you drive. Below are the specifications on the CARDEMAND unit:" Features: Built in color bar Input auto detection Digital conversion from input TV signals of NTSC, N4, PAL, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM, to output signals of NTSC-60Hz, PAL-50Hz Digital line (525 ~ 625 lines) and field (60 ~ 50 field) conversion 6 M bit field memory Built in 12V DC to DC inverter, ideal for use in car application. Specifications: Input Systems: NTSC, N4, PAL, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM Video Input: 1 Vp-p 75 ohm RCA terminal RGBS Output: RGB 0.7 Vp-p, SYNC: H+V 0.3 Vp-p 9 pin D terminal Output TV Systems: NTSC - 60Hz, or PAL 50-Hz (through switch setting on PCB) Sampling frequency: Y (13.5 MHz), R-Y (6.75 MHz), B-Y (6.75 MHz) Digital code bit: R (8 bits), G (8 bits), B (8 bits) Line: 525 ~ 625 Field: 60 ~ 50 Power: DC 12V 300mA power wires

Has anyone tried one of these units that taps into the OEM Lexus ES300 navigation system? Such as... http://cgi.ebay.com/LEXUS-ES300-Navigation...1101149009r9158 ? This one has a TV tuner and will also receive a back-up camera. Are they any good? How difficult are they to install?