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f00d4tehg0dz · 01-27-2014, 09:41 AM

I did this a LONG time ago. Been meaning to post it. I went through several trial and errors to finally get what I wanted. Unfortunately I do not have the photos of the process anymore, because its been over a year...

I have plans to replace the Lid Cluster again one more time because I made two cuts that I find annoying. As well as include steering wheel controls this time around.

Video of it, through Glass:
https://plus.google.com/photos/11104...KiVkq_X6ea5ngE

I own a 2012 370z base coupe. I wanted to have as close to the Touring/Navi model look as possible.

What I Bought:
Bought the actual Lid-Cluster from the Touring/Navi model.LID-CLUSTER - 370Z (Z34) 2009+ (TOURING+T/SPORT) (! NAVI2) :: Nissan Parts, NISMO and Nissan Accessories - Courtesyparts.com

Bought a Samsung Galaxy Tab 7 Plus, because with the bezel it fit perfectly.
Amazon.com: Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus 16GB (Dual Core, Universal Remote, WiFi): Computers & Accessories

Since I didn't have the Navi controls to fill in that gap. So I found a toolbox at lowes that uses similar plastic with almost identical black coating.
Shop Blue Hawk 16.02-in Lockable Multicolor Plastic Tool Box at Lowes.com

To keep the battery in the Samsung Galaxy Tab from overheating down here in Florida, I bought dual 80mm usb powered fans.
Amazon.com: Coolerguys Dual 80mm USB Cooling Fans: Computers & Accessories

OBD2 Mini
http://www.amazon.com/Bluetooth-CAN-...bd+2+bluetooth

What I did
First thing was cutting a small panel in the back of the tablet, to stick the fans on. I then glued them with gorilla glue.

Next was to cut the side of the toolbox in the same dimensions of the Lid Cluster dash gap was. I then glued it to the bottom of it. Fortunately you can use either a dremel or a pair of scissors.

At the bottom of the lip of the lid cluster were some extra plastic brackets, that unfortunately got in the way of the OEM Double Din Stereo. So I had to take a dremel and cut them out. Again you can use scissors.

Lastly to mount the tablet to the back is fairly simple.
I took a piece of thin metal and slide it under the vents of the fan. This way to secure it in place. I then screw them into the air ducts on each side of the Lid Cluster.
You will unfortunately notice that the Lid Cluster won't fit completely snug into place in the Z. This requires you to cut about an inch off each one of the fans and then place the grill and metal back in. Once thats down it fits perfectly into the Lid Cluster Navi Dash Trim.

I then run the USB cables down the side and they popout barely to plug into the power socket in the passenger seat.
And the audio cable runs under and then pops out to the aux jack in the OEM Stereo Unit.

01-27-2014, 09:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
f00d4tehg0dz Base Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: N/A Posts: 98 Drives: '12 370z Gun Rep Power: 13	My Tablet Install I did this a LONG time ago. Been meaning to post it. I went through several trial and errors to finally get what I wanted. Unfortunately I do not have the photos of the process anymore, because its been over a year... I have plans to replace the Lid Cluster again one more time because I made two cuts that I find annoying. As well as include steering wheel controls this time around. Video of it, through Glass: https://plus.google.com/photos/11104...KiVkq_X6ea5ngE I own a 2012 370z base coupe. I wanted to have as close to the Touring/Navi model look as possible. What I Bought: Bought the actual Lid-Cluster from the Touring/Navi model.LID-CLUSTER - 370Z (Z34) 2009+ (TOURING+T/SPORT) (! NAVI2) :: Nissan Parts, NISMO and Nissan Accessories - Courtesyparts.com Bought a Samsung Galaxy Tab 7 Plus, because with the bezel it fit perfectly. Amazon.com: Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus 16GB (Dual Core, Universal Remote, WiFi): Computers & Accessories Since I didn't have the Navi controls to fill in that gap. So I found a toolbox at lowes that uses similar plastic with almost identical black coating. Shop Blue Hawk 16.02-in Lockable Multicolor Plastic Tool Box at Lowes.com To keep the battery in the Samsung Galaxy Tab from overheating down here in Florida, I bought dual 80mm usb powered fans. Amazon.com: Coolerguys Dual 80mm USB Cooling Fans: Computers & Accessories OBD2 Mini http://www.amazon.com/Bluetooth-CAN-...bd+2+bluetooth What I did First thing was cutting a small panel in the back of the tablet, to stick the fans on. I then glued them with gorilla glue. Next was to cut the side of the toolbox in the same dimensions of the Lid Cluster dash gap was. I then glued it to the bottom of it. Fortunately you can use either a dremel or a pair of scissors. At the bottom of the lip of the lid cluster were some extra plastic brackets, that unfortunately got in the way of the OEM Double Din Stereo. So I had to take a dremel and cut them out. Again you can use scissors. Lastly to mount the tablet to the back is fairly simple. I took a piece of thin metal and slide it under the vents of the fan. This way to secure it in place. I then screw them into the air ducts on each side of the Lid Cluster. You will unfortunately notice that the Lid Cluster won't fit completely snug into place in the Z. This requires you to cut about an inch off each one of the fans and then place the grill and metal back in. Once thats down it fits perfectly into the Lid Cluster Navi Dash Trim. I then run the USB cables down the side and they popout barely to plug into the power socket in the passenger seat. And the audio cable runs under and then pops out to the aux jack in the OEM Stereo Unit. Last edited by f00d4tehg0dz; 01-27-2014 at 09:43 AM.