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I just installed the Integrated Toyota Dashcam and thought I'd share some info on the install that might be useful to others.
The dashcam part number is PT949-34222 and costs $450 without installation and $615 with installation. I also saw another dealership selling it cheaper ($393.75 instead of $450), but I didn't notice this until after I purchased and installed my camera. So, it might be worth checking different dealerships if you have that option.
My local dealership had the camera in stock, so I picked it up, electing to do the installation myself rather than have their service department do it. It would be a 10 minute job if I had to do it again, but it took about a half hour because I was unsure of how much force I should apply to the light console to remove it (and needed to look for some tools). Here's how it went...
(I won't repeat the instructions in detail, because you should acquire those from Toyota, but I'll mention the additional details that I think are useful beyond the instructions).
The box does not come with installation instructions (which also includes a mounting template you will need), so ask if the parts department will print this out for you or send you a PDF that you can print out. The parts department printed out a 16-page document for me.
I opened the box and noticed there was not an SD card, but later found out it was already in the camera.
Step 1 has you disconnect the battery. I suspect this is not really needed, but I didn't want to risk frying my $450 camera, so I took the extra 10 seconds to disconnect my battery.
I skipped step 3 (applying vehicle protection). This is a pretty clean job. I assume this is for mechanics covered in grease climbing over your nice new interior.
In step 4, there are two alternate sets of instructions - one if you're a dealership and have a hard plastic mounting template, and one if you are installing yourself and cutting out a paper template (page 15). I was in the latter category. I verified the template printed at the right scale by using a metric ruler (make sure the 10 cm indicators in the printout are really 10cm long). My printout appeared to be off by about 1mm in the vertical direction, but close enough for me. I cut out the template and taped it as indicated in the instructions. Then I secured the mounting plate with it's adhesive backing.
In step 5, the instructions will then have you remove the visor mount clips and base (that secure your sun visors). This will allow you to pull down the liner for routing cables through it. The first part just requires your fingers turning the clip counterclockwise, then pulling down. Removing the base is a little trickier since you need to be pulling down on the base while releasing two very small clips. I found that using a very small flathead screwdriver was needed for releasing the clip mounting plate. While gripping the base with needle nose pliers and pulling down, I used the small flathead screwdriver to release one clip at a time by pushing it into each clip.
Here's what it looks like with the clip removed, with the base still attached:
Here's what it looks like with the base removed:
Here's what the parts look like that were removed in this step:
Step 6, removing the map light console, took me the most amount of time. I was uncomfortable at first applying a lot of force, not knowing how this would really "pop out". There are some plastic clips that take a considerable amount of force. I eventually found out that using a small pry bar worked well for this. This is the tool that I used:
Here's what the roof map light console looks like dangling from its electronic interface:
I just left the wire harness connected, despite the instructions. I think this is a precautionary step so it doesn't disconnect on its own, fall, and break.
The rest of the physical installation was pretty straightforward from the instructions. Here's what it looks like installed:
If you watch it long enough from the front of the vehicle, you'll see it's little red LED security light flash occasionally. But this can be disabled in the app.
My only other notes is that the Toyota Dashcam app installed OK, but I had to disable Bluetooth on my phone before I was able to get the camera to connect via WiFi. Yes, I said that correctly. What I think was happening is that the Toyota vehicle Bluetooth connection (for Android auto, etc.) would give the phone a temporary wifi to connect to. No matter how many times I told my phone to ignore the next Toyota wifi, the Bluetooth would connect and tell my phone to drop the "other" (dashcam) wifi and connect to the new temporary Toyota wifi. I did this about 6 times before I caught on and disabled Bluetooth. After that I was able to connect to the dashcam wifi and maintain a persistent connection.
By default, my camera was recording in two-minute intervals and 1080p 30 fps, but the fps can be increased to 60 if you want. It comes with a 16GB card, but you can upgrade it up to 128GB. You can download the videos via the app. Here's a screenshot from a video (this forum wouldn't let me upload the 2-minute video which is 173MB):
The dashcam part number is PT949-34222 and costs $450 without installation and $615 with installation. I also saw another dealership selling it cheaper ($393.75 instead of $450), but I didn't notice this until after I purchased and installed my camera. So, it might be worth checking different dealerships if you have that option.
My local dealership had the camera in stock, so I picked it up, electing to do the installation myself rather than have their service department do it. It would be a 10 minute job if I had to do it again, but it took about a half hour because I was unsure of how much force I should apply to the light console to remove it (and needed to look for some tools). Here's how it went...
(I won't repeat the instructions in detail, because you should acquire those from Toyota, but I'll mention the additional details that I think are useful beyond the instructions).
The box does not come with installation instructions (which also includes a mounting template you will need), so ask if the parts department will print this out for you or send you a PDF that you can print out. The parts department printed out a 16-page document for me.
I opened the box and noticed there was not an SD card, but later found out it was already in the camera.
Step 1 has you disconnect the battery. I suspect this is not really needed, but I didn't want to risk frying my $450 camera, so I took the extra 10 seconds to disconnect my battery.
I skipped step 3 (applying vehicle protection). This is a pretty clean job. I assume this is for mechanics covered in grease climbing over your nice new interior.
In step 4, there are two alternate sets of instructions - one if you're a dealership and have a hard plastic mounting template, and one if you are installing yourself and cutting out a paper template (page 15). I was in the latter category. I verified the template printed at the right scale by using a metric ruler (make sure the 10 cm indicators in the printout are really 10cm long). My printout appeared to be off by about 1mm in the vertical direction, but close enough for me. I cut out the template and taped it as indicated in the instructions. Then I secured the mounting plate with it's adhesive backing.
In step 5, the instructions will then have you remove the visor mount clips and base (that secure your sun visors). This will allow you to pull down the liner for routing cables through it. The first part just requires your fingers turning the clip counterclockwise, then pulling down. Removing the base is a little trickier since you need to be pulling down on the base while releasing two very small clips. I found that using a very small flathead screwdriver was needed for releasing the clip mounting plate. While gripping the base with needle nose pliers and pulling down, I used the small flathead screwdriver to release one clip at a time by pushing it into each clip.
Here's what it looks like with the clip removed, with the base still attached:
Here's what it looks like with the base removed:
Here's what the parts look like that were removed in this step:
Step 6, removing the map light console, took me the most amount of time. I was uncomfortable at first applying a lot of force, not knowing how this would really "pop out". There are some plastic clips that take a considerable amount of force. I eventually found out that using a small pry bar worked well for this. This is the tool that I used:
Here's what the roof map light console looks like dangling from its electronic interface:
I just left the wire harness connected, despite the instructions. I think this is a precautionary step so it doesn't disconnect on its own, fall, and break.
The rest of the physical installation was pretty straightforward from the instructions. Here's what it looks like installed:
If you watch it long enough from the front of the vehicle, you'll see it's little red LED security light flash occasionally. But this can be disabled in the app.
My only other notes is that the Toyota Dashcam app installed OK, but I had to disable Bluetooth on my phone before I was able to get the camera to connect via WiFi. Yes, I said that correctly. What I think was happening is that the Toyota vehicle Bluetooth connection (for Android auto, etc.) would give the phone a temporary wifi to connect to. No matter how many times I told my phone to ignore the next Toyota wifi, the Bluetooth would connect and tell my phone to drop the "other" (dashcam) wifi and connect to the new temporary Toyota wifi. I did this about 6 times before I caught on and disabled Bluetooth. After that I was able to connect to the dashcam wifi and maintain a persistent connection.
By default, my camera was recording in two-minute intervals and 1080p 30 fps, but the fps can be increased to 60 if you want. It comes with a 16GB card, but you can upgrade it up to 128GB. You can download the videos via the app. Here's a screenshot from a video (this forum wouldn't let me upload the 2-minute video which is 173MB):
