Ford Transit Connect Mk2 Dashboard Storage Compartment Trim DT11-V04694-AEW

Ford Transit Connect Mk2 Dashboard Storage Compartment Trim DT11-V04694-AEW is an original interior trim component from the Claddings, decorative trims, and decorations category, designed for installation in the dashboard. It serves as a functional and aesthetic addition to the storage compartment, enhancing the visual consistency of the cockpit while maintaining the factory character of the Ford vehicle.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: DT11-V04694-AEW
• Mark: Ford
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: DT11-V04694-AEW
• Substitutable numbers: DT11-V04694-AEW, DT11V04694AEW, 2401536, DT11-V04694-AL, DT11V04694AL
• Part type: Dashboard Trim
• Category: Trim

Purpose and function of the component

The presented dashboard storage compartment trim has been designed specifically for the second-generation Transit Connect, ensuring a proper fit to the shape of the cockpit and correct interaction with the storage compartment mechanism. The component serves both decorative and protective roles – it masks mounting edges, stabilizes the storage compartment housing, and helps maintain a uniform dashboard line.

Thanks to its factory origin, the trim maintains consistency with the original color and texture of the plastic used in this model, which is essential for post-accident repairs, replacing damaged interior sections, or restoring the vehicle to a near-factory condition.

Construction and fitment to the dashboard

The storage compartment trim is a component structurally adapted to the standard Ford dashboard, with appropriately shaped mounts and profiles. This facilitates installation and reduces the risk of improper fitment, squeaking, or looseness during vehicle operation.

As a part from the Claddings, decorative trims, and decorations category, the product has been developed for stable seating within the cockpit structure, so that after installation, it forms a uniform surface with the remaining panels. Proper fitment is important not only visually but also functionally – it affects the ease of using the storage compartment and reduces the transmission of vibrations and noise.

Characteristics of the original Ford part

Original Ford interior trim components are designed with the specific requirements of a given model in mind, which is why the dashboard storage compartment trim ensures compatibility with factory mounting points and dashboard geometry. Using such a component facilitates service and allows for avoiding problems typical of unverified replacements, such as differences in plastic shade or inaccurate fitment.

The product comes from dismantling, which means it is a previously used part, but still intended for further use in a vehicle. For many users and workshops, this is a reasonable compromise between repair costs and maintaining the original interior specification.

Practical application and benefits of installation

Installation of the dashboard storage compartment trim in a Ford Transit Connect Mk2 is particularly recommended in situations where:

• mechanical damage or cracking of the original trim has occurred,
• the vehicle was repaired after a collision in the cockpit area and it is necessary to replace a missing element,
• the car interior is being aesthetically upgraded while maintaining a factory look.

Using an original component from the same model group allows for maintaining visual consistency while ensuring the correct operation of the storage compartment and the stability of the entire dashboard section.

Ecological and economic aspect

Choosing a used interior trim component is a solution that is beneficial both in terms of costs and environmental impact. Reusing functional components reduces the demand for the production of new parts and decreases the amount of waste coming from vehicle dismantling. If you want to better understand how such decisions affect the carbon footprint and vehicle operation, it is worth checking out the article: Sustainable automotive and the benefits of original used parts.

Related Ford interior trim components

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the cockpit area in your Ford and need other elements from the same group, such as covers, overlays, or additional trims, check out the available parts in the Ford claddings, decorative trims, and decorations category.