03/04 glove box retrofit to earlier years possible?

[lkchris]

Another note ...

The later dash features completely different center plastic, i.e. hvac vent, switch mounts, radio mounts, etc. So, you need those parts, too.

FWIW the expensive cupholder (standard equipment) for the new dash doesn't take up an entire mounting space as does the earlier cupholder option.

[DarkStar]

Originally Posted by lkchris

Another note ...

The later dash features completely different center plastic, i.e. hvac vent, switch mounts, radio mounts, etc. So, you need those parts, too.

FWIW the expensive cupholder (standard equipment) for the new dash doesn't take up an entire mounting space as does the earlier cupholder option.

Yeah, I already switched my center parts and vent to the 03/04 mainly because I fabbed in a 8.4" Tablet. But the Glove Box is what I want.

I've already removed the dashboard, it isn't difficult at all. Can be done by the average joe with the proper tools (google search Dash Removal 986) in a few hours, add an extra hour or two if you have help.

In case its not covered on wherever someone is reading, the center brace seen in my picture here is different, so you have to get this too. IF you don't, glove box wont install. If you don't install one, the dash will sag. Prob more with the added weight of whatever might be in the glove box.


And in case anyone asks why I put a Tablet in my car.... what better?

[Cunningr]

With the dash broken down that far if you haven't addressed the foam inside the Air Duct issue, would be a good time.

[BirdDog]

Originally Posted by Cunningr

With the dash broken down that far if you haven't addressed the foam inside the Air Duct issue, would be a good time.

Echo, echo, ....

My thoughts exactly!

[Dubaday]

Originally Posted by DarkStar

In case its not covered on wherever someone is reading, the center brace seen in my picture here is different, so you have to get this too. IF you don't, glove box wont install. If you don't install one, the dash will sag. Prob more with the added weight of whatever might be in the glove box.

the center brace in this photo, is also in the 03/04 dash correct?

so for clarification purposes, if the parts car I'm sourcing this dash/glovebox from is still fully intact, I should be able to get all the parts I need from this car right?

Very much appreciated Darkstar, and BirdDog, lkchris, Cunningr for the info