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    So I thought I'd share my experience with installing DVD headrests.
    I purchased the 2 7" players from Ebay. they have:
    DVD player in each, can play different DVD's or watch the same
    IR headphones
    IR games controller with games disk
    Zip over covers
    USD and SD card slots
    So I started by removing the original headrests and added the sleeves that came with the new headrests as the stems attached to the new ones are too small.
    Threaded the wires down the stems, this is where things got interesting, how was I going to get the wires out of the seat. Looked under the seat and removed 2 pieces of elastic holding the bottom panel of the seat.Lift the panel slightly and remove the 2 screws (as marked with red circle), then lift the panel off.



    Stick your arm up the back of the seat find the cables and pull them down through the seat making sure they stay behind any solid bars.
    thread them through and out the back, replace the seat panel but do not attach the elastic.



    remove the top of the centre console around the gear levers. Do this by unscrewing and removing both gear knobs, unzip handbrake cable and open storage lid, then the whole top pulls off no screws to remove.
    Thread cables under carpet and up into centre console, cable tying the cables to the seat and cables already in the seat.



    Thread the cables up throught the centre console to the front, connect the outputs and inputs together, this allows for 1 DVD to be played on both screens.




    Next step is to add some switches, I decided to go with Narva switches. Remove the switch panel, using a file round off the corners of the switch and remove some of the socket on the switch panel to make the switch fit snug. I decided to use 2 so I can turn the players on and off seperately.



    Next step was to run power from the battery, but before doing this I decided to install a fuse panel under the bonnet for future additions when I opened the bonnet I realised its time I gave it a clean, but thats tomorrows job :wink:



    Ran the wires through the passenger side grommet and into the switch panel. all finished and time to test.




    Real happy with the results and the kids love them.
    Andrew
    2005 VX Diesel - [URL="http://www.pradopoint.com/viewtopic.php?f=38&t=12823"]My Rig Buildup[/URL]
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    Re: Installing DVD Headrests

    looks great black vx, well done, what did you pay if ya dont mind, mine were $280 delivered. cheers samo
    had an 03 gx 120 with some gear now got a 2013 bt 50 GT auto some ARB gear.

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    • #3
      Re: Installing DVD Headrests

      $229 :wink: used their best offer feature
      Andrew
      2005 VX Diesel - [URL="http://www.pradopoint.com/viewtopic.php?f=38&t=12823"]My Rig Buildup[/URL]
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        Re: Installing DVD Headrests

        FARK ME thats cheap, bloody good deal. cheers samo
        had an 03 gx 120 with some gear now got a 2013 bt 50 GT auto some ARB gear.

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        • #5
          Re: Installing DVD Headrests

          if you search the toyota website you can search for the Accessory Installation Manuals and that will show you how to install the factory system that is in the LC5

          You might find some helpful tips on where to run cables etc.
          2005 LC4 D4D - lightly modified :0)

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          • #6
            Re: Installing DVD Headrests

            Another Great mod Like the 2 switch idea for the DVD's.

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            • #7
              Re: Installing DVD Headrests

              How did you find the fit with the sleeves? I did a similar install with dvd players from ebay on a previous car and the headrests were awful. They were uncomfortable, wouldn't stay up and kept falling down to the lowest position even with the sleeve installed, ended up driving me crazy. If all is good maybe you could share the product details as I'd like to do this mod with the Prado.
              2004 GXL V6, 5 Sp Auto

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              • #8
                Re: Installing DVD Headrests

                Originally posted by Offroader
                How did you find the fit with the sleeves? I did a similar install with dvd players from ebay on a previous car and the headrests were awful. They were uncomfortable, wouldn't stay up and kept falling down to the lowest position even with the sleeve installed, ended up driving me crazy. If all is good maybe you could share the product details as I'd like to do this mod with the Prado.
                you know your past experiences are the same here, although I have never used the headrests for that purpose and always had them on the lowest in every car I have had. The sleeves are useless and no matter how I tried I could not get the headrests to stay in any posititon other than flat against the seat, but as I said it doesnt bother me anyway.
                Andrew
                2005 VX Diesel - [URL="http://www.pradopoint.com/viewtopic.php?f=38&t=12823"]My Rig Buildup[/URL]
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                  Re: Installing DVD Headrests

                  mine are exactly the same as your except black an i have had no trouble with the height adjustment all works well at any height
                  had an 03 gx 120 with some gear now got a 2013 bt 50 GT auto some ARB gear.

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                  • #10
                    Re: Installing DVD Headrests

                    How do you put a DVD in the player ops:

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                    • #11
                      Re: Installing DVD Headrests

                      Double post :?

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                      • #12
                        Re: Installing DVD Headrests

                        They tend to be built into the headrest unit Bilo. Som eof them there is a slot on the side while others the screen pulls forwards and inserts into the top. Depends on the unit. You can also connect USB devices (ipod, memory sticks, usb charging devices, portable HDD, etc...) and SD cards but again will depend on the unit.
                        [COLOR=#000080]Nick[/COLOR]
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                        • #13
                          Re: Installing DVD Headrests

                          Originally posted by bilo33prado
                          How do you put a DVD in the player ops:
                          push the silver button down the bottom of the player and the screenpops forward, pull it out and the DVD goes in behind it. Simple really :wink:
                          Andrew
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                          • #14
                            Re: Installing DVD Headrests

                            Originally posted by blackvx
                            Originally posted by bilo33prado
                            How do you put a DVD in the player ops:
                            push the silver button down the bottom of the player and the screenpops forward, pull it out and the DVD goes in behind it. Simple really :wink:
                            Thanks guys, we don't have kids yet but this like a GREAT mod for anyone who has them 8)

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