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A 355nation How To presented by
VinC-Superman
Project Name:
PS2 Slim Installed in Glovebox
Project Description
Adding a PS2 slim into your glovebox
Skill Level
Easy-Moderate
Project Vehicle
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Colorado
Year: 2008
Engine: 2.8L
Transmission: Auto
Power windows: Yes
Sun Roof: No
Tools Needed
7mm" Socket and Ratchet
PS2 Slim
Jigsaw / Dremel
Power Inverter - 175watts minimum
Fuse (if inverter doesn't have 1)
Switch (to turn off inverter easily)
Project Time:
2 hours or less
Project Cost:
PS2 Slim: $50-$100
Power Inverter: $40 for 175Watts
Switch: $1.50 or less
Fuse: $3.oo or less
Step1: Remove glovebox from vehicle
-3 screws at bottom of glovebox
Step2: Remove top section of glovebox
-5 screws (3 screws at edge and 1 on each side [marked by x])
Step3: Position PS2 where you want and mark off a area 2" long to cut off for wires and 1" wide (see pic)
Step4: Velcro or double-side tape the PS2 onto the lid of the glovebox and reinstall lid onto box
Step5: Plug up wires into ps2 (as pic) and install glovebox into vehicle. put 1 round thing inside the box and 1 outside... (if u can fit both inside, do that)
Step6: Run the wires around the metal for clearance (pic)
Step7: Install your Power Inverter by either plugging in the cig. lighter or running it to a power and ground source.
Step8: If you ran it straight to the battery and have a fuse, cut the power wire and heat shrink the fuse to the power wire.
Step9: For a switch, do same thing as step7, except with a switch
Step10: Hide the Power Inverter somewhere hidden and out of way
Step11: Run the A/V wires into the radio and the power plug to your Power Inverter
Step12: Power everything up and see your handy work. Enjoy
... thing is, u gotta position it where u can still adjust steering wheel height (preferably put the long side to parallel with the front of the truck)
