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Can the dashboard of D3 be replaced by a D4 Dashboard?
D3 dashboard cracks with age can it be replaced by one from a D4. They seem like same fit.
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8th Jan 2017 6:40 pm
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Don't know why you would want to, the D3 dash is infinitely more practical and in keeping with the original design.MY15 DIY Black Pack (Better than factory and half the price!)
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8th Jan 2017 6:55 pm
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The D4 dashboard looks like it's made of leather or a pleather material and it does not look like it will crack by the passenger airbag area like the D3 one does.
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Its called a cockpit module & is far more complex than youd think...all thatsite behhind it is atached, connected & integrated...
it fits the vehicle in one piece & connects via plugs & tube connectors - big job to take out & will be individual to the type of vehicle version you haveBREXIT - done properly.
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9th Jan 2017 6:50 am
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it can be a bit fiddly getting the dashboard out ....
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9th Jan 2017 8:36 am
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LOL was just asking about it. That teardown looks scary not doing it to my D3.
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9th Jan 2017 7:13 pm
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dubbs wrote:
Don't know why you would want to, the D3 dash is infinitely more practical and in keeping with the original design.
It's certainly far more practical than the D4's. 2006 D3 HSE (Original & still the best)-GONE
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9th Jan 2017 7:14 pm
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so a do-able project IF somebody is REALLY interested and willing to put the effort in Experience is a difficult teacher, because she gives the test first and then the lesson afterwards!!!!
9th Jan 2017 7:35 pm
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ha ha the seed is planted Discovery 3 se gone
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9th Jan 2017 7:39 pm
SafariDave
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From D3 Dash to D4 Dash, it looks straight forward. What are the changes between them?
DaveD3 2005 V8 SE Bonatti Grey "The Rhino" (our NYC D3)
De-tangoed Headlights, D4 2016 Style Black Pack Grille, D4 19" Wheels/ Bridgestone Alenza
D3 2005 V8 SE Bonatti Grey, D4 2016 Style Black Pack Grille (our LA D3)
D2 1999 V8 SD7 Chawton White (our Caribbean Beach truck)
9th Jan 2017 8:43 pm
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I'm not sure 'straight forward' covers it. Even without the underlying structural differences you would need to replace everything forward of the B-pillar, including the door trims, as everything is a different shape. That would trigger major electrical work too. The electronic gubbins you would need to fill all the new holes would require work way beyond my level as the CANBUS on the D4 uses a different protocol.
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9th Jan 2017 8:56 pm
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Straight forward or not i'm sure someone will give it a goDiscovery 3 se gone
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9th Jan 2017 8:58 pm
SafariDave
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What does the dash of a D4 look like uninstalled for a comparison?
Does anyone have an image of it?
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D2 1999 V8 SD7 Chawton White (our Caribbean Beach truck)
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