Member Since: 26 Nov 2011
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Upgrading dash h trim
I have just purchased a gloss black silver centre h trim and is it possible that newer trims on the D3 do not fit the early D3?
16th Jul 2020 4:57 pm
nhollandsmith
Member Since: 26 Nov 2011
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The piano black upright sections appear to have metal connections and at the top of the dash frame they are hitting the frame.
I thought it would be a simple straight swap🤨
16th Jul 2020 5:27 pm
Martin Site Admin and Owner
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Have a search on old posts relating to this, there were quite a few swaps done back in the day when these H trims came out 06 D3 SE / 15 LR D90 XS SW / 88 LR 90 Td5 / 68 BMW 2000 ti
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16th Jul 2020 5:49 pm
DaveT
Member Since: 01 Aug 2005
Location: Cornwall
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Should fit, but you'll need a different switch panel - square corners. Original RRS switches are required.Long succession of Disco's since 2001...
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16th Jul 2020 5:55 pm
Martin Site Admin and Owner
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Member Since: 06 Nov 2004
Location: Hook Norton
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Assuming this photo is yours, perhaps try removing the hazard switch pack temporarily and refitting to see if it is this that's stopping it fitting.
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The RRS switch pack you need to swap yours for is YUL500570WUX which you can pick up for £10-£20 on eBay06 D3 SE / 15 LR D90 XS SW / 88 LR 90 Td5 / 68 BMW 2000 ti
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16th Jul 2020 6:08 pm
nhollandsmith
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Yep that's the image I uploaded will give that a try!!
16th Jul 2020 6:18 pm
DaveT
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Location: Cornwall
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That 'should' fit. Are any of the metal clips still in the dash 'holes' as well as being fitted to the prongs on the H trim?
Oh, and note that the hazard switch pack is available in either a grey or black version - and I believe the button layout can also vary according to trim level, so match carefully. That aside, they are 'plug & play'Long succession of Disco's since 2001...
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16th Jul 2020 6:45 pm
nhollandsmith
Member Since: 26 Nov 2011
Location: Gdansk
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I tried the removal of switch panel but still not possible.
The metal studs are hitting the frame if only it is possible to make holes there for them to slot into.
Is this often a problem??
I purchased an all piano black one couple of years ago and that just went on without any problems.
But this genuine 2007/08/09 one doesn't.
18th Jul 2020 9:17 am
Discoveringcomfort
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Can you compare the old and new as your new one looks nothing like the inside of my std '05 one?Series 1 V8
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18th Jul 2020 1:52 pm
Discomadness
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Mine went in no prob. I had to get the switch panel off a rrs. Got one off eBay.
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18th Jul 2020 2:21 pm
Discoveringcomfort
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Just looked at pics again and have finally seen the metal tab at the bottom.
Is it me or has it moved out of true?
It looks like it is pointing down not at 90deg?
Also looking at the 1st pic and the last one above, your one looks like it is not pushed up into the dash top properly?
There is no gap between the dash and the air vents in the bottom pic but there is on yours.Series 1 V8
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19th Jul 2020 9:01 pm
B16 KJR
Member Since: 10 Jul 2006
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I remember when I fitted a set to my old D3 there was a similar issue as you describe, I had to drill an additional hole in the frame to allow the 'H' frame to fit correctly.
20th Jul 2020 11:35 am
nhollandsmith
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This is what I'm thinking to drill a hole either side for the top metal ends to go into the frame.
Did you use anything special to cut the holes out as the frame goes off at angle?
21st Jul 2020 6:47 pm
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