Ford Transit Connect Mk2 Dashboard Panel Cover Trim KT1B-V04302-AA

Ford Transit Connect Mk2 Dashboard Panel Cover Trim is an original interior trim component designed for factory-standard center panel installation. Thanks to its precise fit to the dashboard structure, it ensures a cohesive cockpit appearance while facilitating the aesthetic concealment of mounts and gaps. It is a practical solution for users who wish to maintain a consistent interior look after repairs or modifications.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 2243163
• Mark: Ford
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 2243163
• Substitutable numbers: 2243163, KT1B-V04302-AA3ZHE, KT1BV04302AA3ZHE
• Part type: Dashboard Trim
• Category: Trim

Purpose and function of the dashboard panel cover

The dashboard panel cover in the Ford Transit Connect Mk2 is responsible for the aesthetic finishing of the central part of the cockpit and the protection of the mounting elements located underneath. Designed as part of the Claddings, decorative strips, and trims group, it stabilizes adjacent components and reduces the occurrence of unwanted looseness and rattling while driving. This element is particularly important after removing the radio, control panel, or other modules in the center console – it allows for restoring the factory look of the interior and maintaining a uniform stylistic line of the dashboard.

Construction, fitment, and installation

The cover was developed by the vehicle manufacturer, which translates into proper alignment with other cockpit components. The shape, mounting points, and edge geometry are adapted to the architecture of the Transit Connect Mk2 dashboard, ensuring that installation is predictable and repeatable. In practice, this means that:

• the cover precisely covers the intended area of the panel, without excessive gaps,
• after proper installation, it maintains a stable position during vehicle operation,
• it allows for repeated removal and reinstallation during the servicing of elements located under the panel. Thanks to the factory design, the cover works with the original mounting points in the dashboard, which minimizes the risk of improper positioning or material stress.

Performance characteristics and benefits of use

Using this cover in the Ford Transit Connect Mk2 allows you to restore or maintain an orderly appearance of the driver and passenger zone. The element performs several important functions:

• visually organizes the central part of the cockpit,
• limits the visibility of wires, mounts, and structural edges,
• helps reduce potential resonance and minor vibrations within the panel area. For fleet users and vehicles working intensively in urban and delivery conditions, this is a way to maintain a professional interior appearance, which is important both for driver comfort and the perception of the vehicle by end customers.

Component condition and service application

The dashboard panel cover is a salvaged part, making it an attractive cost-effective alternative to a new component while maintaining original geometry and fitment. This type of part is particularly useful in:

• post-accident repairs involving the vehicle interior,
• servicing delivery vehicles after intensive use,
• restoring the completeness of the cockpit after previous modifications or unprofessional alterations. For workshops and services specializing in the Ford Transit Connect Mk2, using an original cover from this group allows for shorter installation times and reduces the risk of complaints related to the mismatch of finishing elements. If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the cockpit area in your Ford and need other elements from the same group, such as covers, overlays, or additional strips, check the available parts in the Ford claddings, decorative strips, and trims category.

Technical support and selection of used components

When selecting used interior components, it is worth relying on experience with other vehicle sub-assemblies, especially those operating in demanding conditions. In the context of the entire vehicle, materials regarding the safe selection of parts from the secondary market can be helpful – especially in areas where precision of workmanship and technical condition are of key importance for operation. More practical tips can be found in the article Fuel dosing problems: what to look for when buying a used injection pump and fuel rails?, which shows how to consciously approach the purchase of used elements.