what to do with the gap in the rear of center console that has no rear air vents? - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

germandebbie · 07-02-2007, 01:41 PM

what to do with the gap in the rear of center console that has no rear air vents?

Is there something I can put there to hide the gap?

Thanks!

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Sorry guys.... I forgot to list my vehicle, which happens to be a plain-vanilly '07 Camry LE.

The empty space in the back of the center console looks like this.(without vents)

Photo from: http://www.familycar.com/RoadTests/T...otos2007LE.htm

TRD VVTi · 07-02-2007, 07:28 PM

Apparently you aren't giving enough information to answer the question. That would explain why nobody is giving you an answer.

I feel the same way. If you don't care, neither do I.

It would be a good idea to put information about your car in your sig.

05CamryGuy · 07-03-2007, 01:05 AM

wow, TRD VVTi that's a bit harsh repsonse. I'm guessing his (or her) car is either an '07 LE or an SE since only the Gen5 and Gen6 were available with the rear seat vents, and only the Gen6 has an empty slot in the rear for models w/o the rear air vents.

Anyways germandebbie, I'm not so creative and I dont have an LE or SE so I can't identify with your situation. But I suppose if you're so inclined, you can probably make use of that slot to put in some AC power outlets - make use of the existing AC plug and get a splitter that converts one plug into 2 or more (you can get those at auto parts stores) - drill some holes and mount it in there. Then if you have rear passengers, they can plug in their stuff to those.

just my suggestions - I'm prolly making it more complicated than you intended huh?

Super Kaioken · 07-03-2007, 01:42 AM

yeah i have no clue what he is talking about. Must not apply to the Gen5 or I am not understanding it.

secrecyguy · 07-03-2007, 02:22 AM

Without pictures, I have no idea what you are talking about.

I am guessing that you are talking about Gen 5 and 6 right? Well, since my car is a 2002, that will be in the Gen 5.

So I went to my car to take a look. I am guessing you are talking about the center consele that is in between the two front seats.

The only thing I see is what appear to be a cover with vents on the sides on the bottom if you view it from the back seats.

I really can't see any reason to put anything there.

TRD VVTi · 07-03-2007, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by 05CamryGuy

wow, TRD VVTi that's a bit harsh repsonse. I'm guessing his (or her) car is either an '07 LE or an SE since only the Gen5 and Gen6 were available with the rear seat vents, and only the Gen6 has an empty slot in the rear for models w/o the rear air vents.

I don't think that it's that harsh for crying out loud.

If he/she posted it was an 05-06 I would have looked at my car. Being he/she didn't post more info, I didn't go look at mine. Apparently others have felt the same way or there wouldn't be 136 views with so little help.

CheeseHead91182 · 07-03-2007, 07:47 AM

You know some of you need to calm down, for real. What the guy is talking about is in the back of the center storage compartment (you know where you put your cds) there is a square hole on LE and CE models instead of the vents on XLE models.

gdanaher · 07-03-2007, 07:49 AM

Well I guess this all begs a question about the center console on the 07 xle versus the le/se console. The xle has a rear a/c duct, so if one could compare the two consoles, does the xle have additional ducting built in along with the rear air register? Somehow it seems silly to design two unique systems, but then again it IS Toyota. If one was to open the rear of the console on an le/se, would you get air flow?

sibs · 07-03-2007, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by gdanaher

Well I guess this all begs a question about the center console on the 07 xle versus the le/se console. The xle has a rear a/c duct, so if one could compare the two consoles, does the xle have additional ducting built in along with the rear air register? Somehow it seems silly to design two unique systems, but then again it IS Toyota. If one was to open the rear of the console on an le/se, would you get air flow?

I was wondering the same thing.

How much work would it be to "tap" into the air ducting? Could be worth it.

germandebbie · 07-03-2007, 08:46 AM

Sorry guys.... I forgot to list my vehicle, which happens to be a plain-vanilly '07 Camry LE.

The empty space in the back of the center console looks like this.(without vents)

Photo from: http://www.familycar.com/RoadTests/T...otos2007LE.htm

TRD VVTi · 07-03-2007, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by CheeseHead91182

You know some of you need to calm down, for real. What the guy is talking about is in the back of the center storage compartment (you know where you put your cds) there is a square hole on LE and CE models instead of the vents on XLE models.

Actually, you're the one that needs to calm down.

I posted that information to HELP. Apparently it did as now it's crystal clear what year and model Camry is being discussed.

Until that was posted, I, like others didn't know. Now look how easy it is to SEE what was being asked.

Is the piece of the console where that cavity is located removable?

05CamryGuy · 07-03-2007, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by TRD VVTi

Actually, you're the one that needs to calm down.

I posted that information to HELP. Apparently it did as now it's crystal clear what year and model Camry is being discussed.

Until that was posted, I, like others didn't know. Now look how easy it is to SEE what was being asked.

Is the piece of the console where that cavity is located removable?

ok ok, you get all the credit and a gold star for helping...

but yah, if that center piece is removable, you can make a good weekend project out of it.

TRD VVTi · 07-03-2007, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by 05CamryGuy

ok ok, you get all the credit and a gold star for helping...

but yah, if that center piece is removable, you can make a good weekend project out of it.

You like to troll huh?

***lammydi*** · 07-03-2007, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by sibs

I was wondering the same thing.

How much work would it be to "tap" into the air ducting? Could be worth it.

If this is mod-able I would spend the money to mod it...please keep us posted.

gdanaher · 07-03-2007, 01:19 PM

I see no seam where the box could be easily removed. Perhaps one of the guys here with ready access to the full parts list could take a look at the exploded diagram and list and figure out if there is additional ducting under the dash to flow through on the xle. It appearsa to me that the console assembly is a different part from that used on the xle. I really don't understand why Toyota decided to put that little box in there. It isn't deep enough to hold anything, isn't flat enough or round enough to hold a cup. It's just pretty useless. Should have left it just flat/flush on the back if they weren't going to duct air back there.