Compilation of Yaris How-tos/DIYs

[YarisBueller]

Trying to organize by category - eTiMaGo
Some might be doubled up, if there's more than one writeup on the subject!

Interior
How to remove the Backseats : http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=306
Sparco Raceseat Installation : http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=360
Install a Tachhttp://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=662
Oil Pressure Gauge Install: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15233
30 sec Door Panel Removal - http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2305
Remove Door Panels: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15011
Big Foot Mod - http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/sho...t=big+foot+mod
Center Control Knob Color Change - http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2275&
Change Radio/Radio LCD Color - http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2853
Change Your Gauge Cluster Color (sedan)Here - http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2928
Interior Light Color Change: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9857
Paint interior panels: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4079
Discreet Mounting of 12v Adapter - http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1934
Power Outlet Mod - http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1542
Powered USB Ports: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9431
Replace Door Panel Fabric: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5991
Front Seat Modification: Increase Thigh Support: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9833
Clazzio Seat Cover Install: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11925
TRD Shift Knob Install: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11493
Cabin Air Filter: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8828
Install variable wiper control stalk: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15512

Electronics/Sound System/Security
How to change the Stereo headunit : http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=225
Disable Daytime running Lights : http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=894
Disable Daytime Running Lights - http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1881
Install Grounding Kit: http://www.scionlife.com/forums/view...ight=grounding
Replacing Stock Deck: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=556
Removing Door Speakers: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1718
Install HIDs - http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/sho...&postcount=114
3dr Speaker Install - http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/sho...8537#post38537
Keyless Entry Install: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9565
Add Remote to Factory Keyless Entry - http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1526
Power Rear Hatch - http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/sho...t=remote+hatch
Bypass Tire Pressure Monitoring System ('08 and up): http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11058
Braille Battery Install: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13719
Headlights Off with the Ignition Switch: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14427
Install Trombe Stebel Nautolus Horn: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9423
Unlink AC From Defroster: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10888

Engine/Exhaust/Transmission
Megan Header Install - http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2986
NST CR-Lite pulley install: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3964
DIY $30 intake: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4392
$30 Oil Catch Can: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/sho...9085#post79085
Install Greddy Exhaust: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6691
1.8L (1ZZ) Throttle Body Connector Chip Swap: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14672
NST Short Shift Kit Install: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7533
Intake Install: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8278
AEM Intake install: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9582
NST Shifter Bushings: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9585

Suspension/Brakes
Tanabe Spring Install : http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1096
Spring Install: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15135
Megan Coilover Install: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9124
Strut Tower Bar Install - http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2285
Type 1 Lower Bar Install -http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1227
Rear Sway Bar: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14084
Rear Drum Brakes/Parking Brake Adjustment: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12333
RunStop rear Disc Brake upgrade: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12489

Exterior
Baking and Painting Headlightshttp://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1525
Remove Emblems Vid - http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2679
De-badge Your Rear End - http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=938
Hatch-back Spoiler Install - http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=661
Tint/Vinyl Your Tail Lights - http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1596
Side Market Bulb swap: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4106
eBay Fog Lights Install: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3471
Additional Fog light install info: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15197
Another fog light Install (ESUSE brand): http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9473
LED Side Mirror Cover install: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6447
Side mirror cover and wing install: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9313
Sedan Spoiler Install - http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8595
JDM RS taillight (OEM) Install: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7224
JDM RS taillights (replica) Install: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9692
Smoke (paint) Sedan headlights: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13521
Fixing a dent with a hairdryer: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13917
Install Sedan Mesh Grille: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12090
Install LB Halo Projector Headlights: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9430
Sealing the Hood: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10035

Mileage Improvers
Engine Grill Block - http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8985

Misc
Custom Trunk Liner - http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1211
Undercoating Your Inner Wheel Wells -http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=904
10 Minute Engine Bay Detail: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4729
Hood damper: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?p=10209
DIY Hood Damper: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15219
Hood Insulator Install: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12627
Ghetto Camcorder mount: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2872
Low (no)-cost Camcorder mount: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15642
Turn off VSC and TRC (European models only): http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12487
Wiper Cowl removal: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9581
Brake Cooling/Cold Air Intake ducts: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8333
Lower Windshield Rattle Fix: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9081

General Maintenance
Manual Tranny Oil Change - http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8912
Brake Pad Change: http://yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4530

[tk-421]

I hereby open this thread for new submissions!


Electronics/Sound System/Security
DIY amp wire running and radio trim removal - http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22228
08' USDM LB Interior Light Color Change - http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9857

[jclo3313]

Thanks man!

[tk-421]

Originally Posted by jclo3313

Thanks man!

No problem! Hopefully this thread will become a kick-ass wiki page soon enough.

[tk-421]

Electronics/Sound System/Security
DIY Projector/HID (Liftback) - http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22124

[tk-421]

Engine/Exhaust/Transmission
Squeaky Manual Transmission Quick Fix: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10644

[tk-421]

Interior
DIY Change Your Interior Light Grey Panels to Black: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16160

[MGargano]

Has anyone else noticed that the 'Install HIDs - http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/sho...&postcount=114' thread no longer works (and hasn't for a long time)?

[2bad4u]

neither does the 1zz tb chip swap all info has been removed
http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14672

[tk-421]

Electronics/Sound System/Security
DIY Stealth Garage Door Opener Button: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20330

[Black Yaris]

you should check some of those links.... some of them are linked to deleted posts

[tomato]

^ will do

[tk-421]

Exterior
Door Handle LED DIY: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22008

[47_MasoN_47]

Originally Posted by MGargano

Has anyone else noticed that the 'Install HIDs - http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/sho...&postcount=114' thread no longer works (and hasn't for a long time)?

I just noticed that...however I was able to find this guide for installing them in the sedan (which is perfect for me). This actually applies to the projectors that Micro Image supposedly sells, though I don't see them on the site anymore.

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22112

[tk-421]

These used to be stickies until today (if someone needs them back as stickies for some reason let me know):

DIY - Liftback Intermittent Wipers via Stalk Replacement (v2.0)
http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15512

DIY Cruise Control on 07-08 Yaris (step by step)
http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21715

DIY Cruise Control FAQ (2006-2010 Yaris)
http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=25515

Resetting Service Required Light
http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3940

DIY: Painting Engine Cover
http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15827

DIY: Debadge/Black out Emblems
http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9675

DIY (08' USDM LB): Interior Light Color Change
http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9857

DIY - Headlights off with the Ignition Switch
http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14427

[ayuhuasca]

I need the re-chip how-to please, anyone have one with pics?

[KCALB SIRAY]

Originally Posted by ayuhuasca

I need the re-chip how-to please, anyone have one with pics?

The who? Are you referring to a reflashing?

[ayuhuasca]

It has been taken down, and I think I am not the only one wanting it.