In Dash Nav

Reply 1 : In Dash Nav

did you ever get this done? I currently have an 06 LE and would like to do this. Do you know if any xle sienna's came with nav and if so could that system swap over?

Reply 2 : In Dash Nav

Use Metra installation kits. It looks like this one is the one that you are looking for:

http://www.metraonline.com/part/95-8208

Reply 3 : In Dash Nav

kemicalburns,



I just last week installed an in-dash DVD/Nav system in our 07 Sienna LE FWD. I plan on posting a thread soon, with links and pics. I purchased a Kenwood unit and components from Crutchfield.



Elia

Reply 4 : In Dash Nav

Does any one know how to tear down the dash to get to the radio??

Reply 5 : In Dash Nav

Here is a linky to youtube. It shows first hand how to remove the radio in a second generation Sienna. I assume that you are talking about a 2nd Gen.

You Tube

You Tube

Reply 6 : In Dash Nav

what about installing a stock nav setup from an xle model into an LE model? would it be a plug n play swap or would additional wiring be needed?



elia how are you liking your new setup, about how long did it take to install and was it a pretty strait forward install?

Reply 7 : In Dash Nav

kemicalburns,



On your question of installing a Toyota OEM Nav unit in place of the stock LE. I suspect the wiring is different, though I'm not sure by how much. When buying my Kenwood from Crutchfield they specifically ask whether my Sienna had the non-JBL radio (the stock LE unit), or JBL with Nav, JBL without Nav but with the DVD system, and there is maybe one other JBL choice. One of the tech support guys mentioned that the install of the Kenwood was much easier with the non-JBL system because there wasn't a separate amp [or at least that is what I recall], so the wiring connections were more straight forward. If that is the case then swapping an LE radio for the JBL/Nav unit might be a little challenge......but I would ask around here because I would bet someone else has done it, or at least researched it.



On my install - it went pretty well. It took me about three days over a holiday break, but a good part of that was troubleshooting a few problems. If not for the few stumbles it was a pretty straight forward, fairly easy install. We're very happy with the Kenwood unit. Here is a link to my post on the install (picture heavy).



http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/sh....php?p=3489610

Reply 8 : In Dash Nav

The installation process for the vehicles with amps is the same if not easier. When you have amps RCA connectors replace the speaker leads on the adapter harness. Instead of splicing each speaker connection on the adapter harness you just plug the RCAs into the back of the radio.



EliaNG,



That was a nice looking install that you did. It looks like you took your time and it came out nicely. The splice connectors that you were looking for were these: http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/de...0216&ppt=C0189

The soldered connections that you made will stand the test of time though. The splice connectors can be subject to corrosion or just failing. They are easy to use though.



On my Grand Marquis when I installed Navi/DVD with no camera I just put a splice connector on the brake wire lead just behind the pedal. That made it simple to find. Reverse light leads may not be as easy to find.