Convert coin holder to phone mount (Lariat)

[alockbox]

Ok so here is what I did. I used a pry tool to remove the coin holder. This is standard on the base Lariat.

I pried first the bottom and then the top with a second tool.

Interestingly, it has a harness attached to the back end. The harness has wires but the clip does not, it just dead-ends the signal. They must be using one complete harness for simplicity of production.

The coin holder is actually two pieces clipped together.

I had an AMPS 17mm ball mount I wanted to use. I had previously paired this with a MagSafe 17mm ball joint front-end, so I wanted to recreate that setup here.

I took measurements and cut some matte black acrylic into two adapter plates. One is the size of the coin holder trim and the other a little larger to sit behind the opening and sandwich the dash between them. The 4 holes are standard AMPS Mount spaces. While the mount plate itself could have worked as the front-end of the sandwich, it didn’t fill the space enough for me.

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Here’s how it looks assembled, only the plate on the left would be behind the dash. I tightened the assembly and put a dab of super glue gel on the perimeter of each nut to lock them in place on the rear plate. Once dry, I disassembled and then got to work installing it. I ended up drilling a 1/2” hole in the center of the rear plate to allow my finger to hold the plate as I pushed it into the dash then pressed it forward. I also applied some double sided foam tape to help hold it in place and minimize squeaks. It still took some time as I used shorter bolts, but it was doable.​

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The hardest part is aligning the rear plate before sticking it, so the front plate holes line up.​

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An easier way would have been to have the bolts come from the rear, glued in place, cut the right length, and used a capped nut. I just didn’t have any.​

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Finished product.​

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[queuewho]

Interestingly, it has a harness attached to the back end. The harness has wires but the clip does not, it just dead-ends the signal. They must be using one complete harness for simplicity of production.

First off, that was one super great post right there. Thanks for showing us how to remove it, and I really like your end result.

As for the harness... The integrated trailer brake controller is in that spot for premium models. I assume it would do nothing if you found that part and installed it. I wish shorting one of those leads would bring up the backup camera though.

 

[alockbox]

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First off, that was one super great post right there. Thanks for showing us how to remove it, and I really like your end result.

As for the harness... The integrated trailer brake controller is in that spot for premium models. I assume it would do nothing if you found that part and installed it. I wish shorting one of those leads would bring up the backup camera though.

Thanks! I tried to be detailed. Yes, definitely where the trailer brake controller is, I had figured the same, it would do nothing without reprogramming and having other required hardware. Shorting it and having a button for camera is an interesting idea.

 

[queuewho]

Shorting it and having a button for camera is an interesting idea.

I mean, totally dreaming on that. Just was a thought, do Pro's have a dedicated camera button? Maybe there is a wire harness that would be able to be tapped for it.

 

[alockbox]

I mean, totally dreaming on that. Just was a thought, do Pro's have a dedicated camera button? Maybe there is a wire harness that would be able to be tapped for it.

I don’t know. I specifically included a close up of the harness and colors so that someone who knows better could run through the wiring diagrams and make use of it all!

 

[EdwinT]

I mean, totally dreaming on that. Just was a thought, do Pro's have a dedicated camera button? Maybe there is a wire harness that would be able to be tapped for it.

My pro has a dedicated backup camera button above the infotainment screen

 

[ruthere]

My pro has a dedicated backup camera button above the infotainment screen

Okay thanks, Can you please share image

 

[jmc6020]

I bought this on Etsy and it works perfectly

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1156079283/

 

[Jim Lewis]

I got the ProClip USA Ford Angled Dash Mount (for Lariat and Platinum editions with BlueCruise cameras) that clips into the dash and passenger side AC vent just to the right of the Sync4A screen. No tools are needed (I didn't pull the adhesive strip off the top of the clip that would glue it into the lower part of the air vent).

Ford Angled Dash Mount | ProClip USA

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I already owned the ProClip iPhone Adjustable Holder for Rugged Cases, so I screwed that holder base into the clipped-on phone mount, and I was good to go. Since I use CarPlay and Waze to navigate, I didn't need my phone to be that close to me. Having it mounted in the AC vent stream keeps my phone cool. It was getting pretty warm in Texas summer sun and heat sitting in any bay in the center console area.

The mount that I got has been issued by ProClip in just the last few months.

 

[EdwinT]

Okay thanks, Can you please share image

Not my picture but it’s the green circled button

 

[TechnoSwiss]

I liked the AMPS adapter idea, so I threw together a 3D printable version.
https://makerworld.com/en/models/1085802-ford-f150-lightning-amps-adapter-for-coin-slot

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