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Overhead Console Removal

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#1 ·
I'm installing a dash cam in my 2022 Sienna XLE and trying to access the plug under (over?) the overhead chole (the panel with the door controls and interior lights). I cannot for the life of me figure out how to get it off. Even the official Toyota instructions don't give much help on how to remove it:

"Using a panel tool, disengage the two clips located on the edge closest to the mirror securing the roof console."

But I'm not able to locate any clips there using a panel removal tool.

Halp?
 
#2 ·
Grab with two hands and pull hard on the front half. It is basically two clips that pull straight down. The rear of the console has a lip, sort of like a hinge. So make sure you pull down from the very front.

2021 Toyota Sienna accessory plug install - YouTube

On a side note I tried to tap into that plug with my dashcam but I'm not getting power. Let me know if you find sucess.
 
#7 ·
There is a dedicated plug for a dashcam so you don't have to splice into an existing plug. See 3rd Party DashCam with OEM Party wiring! for the parts you need.

As for pulling down the overhead console, you do have to pull harder than than you think. Check the linked thread for where to pull.
I have that plug but for some reason I have no power coming to the overhead console plug. I even tried to tap the wire directly and no power. Feels like my plug (in the overhead console) is not getting any power.

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#12 ·
The tolerances are pretty tight. You need to make sure you're using the right diameter female pins and that they are FULLY seated in the connector to ensure proper contact. Also I know I messed up once and wired the plug in reverse and had to redo it.
 
#13 ·
I tried to directly plug each pin to the connectors without the clip. I still could not get it to work. I will have to do more testing but it was taking up too much time to figure it out. Dealer claims there is power so I must be doing something wrong.
 
#18 ·
I’m seeking a solution for interior lighting problem. I’m talking about the lighting controlled by the “on, off, door “ switch on overhead console. All other switches in the console (doors, tailgate sunroof) are working.

Toyota service said there was power to the console. I needed a new console. I secured a console from a used part dealer. Popped it in. Same issue. Would control everything BUT the interior lights.

7 amp DOME fuse is good.

2015 XLE.
 
#19 · (Edited)
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Toyota service said there was power to the console.

7 amp DOME fuse is good.
Do console lights work in 'manual mode'? i.e. when you manually press them?
if they do not -- double check whether the red wire coming to the panel has +12V to start with...