![]() Route the wires from the gauges down past the ductwork, favoring the drivers’ side. Pre-wire your gauges in the pod, but only slide them in part way, and leave enough slack in the wiring, or tubing so that the gauge can be slid in and out if needed after or during pod installation. Install the 4th clip, then test fit the pod with all 4 screws. A standard drill likely will not work due to the close proximity of the windshield. ![]() Using a right-angle drill, with a 1/4” drill bit, drill the required hole for the 4th screw and clip. Remove the 4th screw, and use a pointed pick, or screwdriver and scribe the location of where the 4th hole needs to be. Set the pod in place and carefully position the pod and screws and start to screw the pod down with the 3 screws that already have holes with clips. Partially thread in the 4 screws that were included with the pod, into the pod. To mark the location, use a 1/8” drill and drill through the pod at the 4 corners where the pod has already been pre-drilled. Install 3 of the four included screw clips in the 3 corners where there are already holes.įor the 4th, you will have to mark the location and drill the hole. View of the dash with the clock piece removed and harness unplugged. You will not be using this connector/harness for this install. Unplug the wire harness connector from the clock and secure it out of the way with a piece of tape to prevent dash rattles. This piece snaps out, pull up sharply at the front of the pod (towards the windshield) to take loose. In the steps that follow we’ll take a look at how to remove the clock panel and the steps required to install the new gauge pod assembly. This unit replaces the clock located in the center dash of Subaru Impreza vehicles from 2002-2007 and allows the addition of three, 2 1/16″ to be installed angled towards the driver for optimized viewing. Important! First things first, after you open the hood, Disconnect one of the battery terminals before moving on with the rest of the install! On this particular vehicle, we’re installing a Triple Dash Pod #20018. Though this install was performed on the 07 STI model, much of the information provided below will prove helpful to owners of the Impreza, WRX, and STI models from prior years as well. ![]() We also examine the installation of the #20018 Center Dash Pod and include some helpful tips for installation. This time we’re taking an in-depth look at how to hook up what are considered by many tuners to be essential gauges on an 07 Subaru WRX STi.
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