Thread: 2002 Defender center Dash

Originally Posted by rangieman

maybe if we had a poll on this it will be easier to see the numbers that are required

probably but this is what I count so far:

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200 tdi version: Gug,

300 tdi version: Cameron, rangieman, Reads90, dm td5, 1103.9td

Td5 version: Cameron_Def, TREX, CraigE

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So if we all stick with it that is 9 so far ...

I also don't care it if doesn't arrive straight away but wouldn't want to wait more than a month or so ... I gotta get on with my upgrades ready for the Simpson Desert Trip!

repy back from Mud


There is only one console design. However, there are two different fitting kits that takes into account the different dash designs of Td5 models and earlier vehicles.

I sent a reply the other day to Cameron Little from the forum explaining we were looking into the air-con compatibility issue. Tdi Defenders with air-con have to my knowledge never been sold in the UK so in the absence of a donor vehicle on which to try a console, we can't say 100% for sure that the console will fit. Your own air-con for example is fitted in a style that is different to the Td5 models and certainly not something I have never seen in the UK. We have however previously supplied plenty of consoles to the USA, Australia and South Africa where air-con fitment is common and so-far, I can report we've not had a single piece of negative feedback from any customer to say they've had problems fitting the unit.

The bottom of the console is fixed by attaching screws up into the bottom of the dash. As you've correctly figured this will be difficult with the air-con unit fitted. Since Cameron's initial enquiry raised the air-con issue for the very first time, we've already introduced a couple of changes to the fitting kit that should make life easier if you've air-con fitted. Up until now, the console has been secured with two screws in the end plates (the screw you can see above the mic in the pic) and two more screws into the bottom of the dash. We have now added a further screw hole to each end plate so that the console can now be secured using four screws into the main mounting frame. We reckon the lip at the bottom of the console should tuck down between the top of the air-con unit and the dash, however you may need to trim a piece a piece off the air-con edging trim in order for the console to fit snugly against the dash. This will be easy once you've cut the section of dash away immediately above it. On Td5 models the bottom of the console should just slide down over the rubber edging strip attached to the top of the air-con housing.

The pic I have attached illustrates how much of the dash tray needs to be cut away.


The critical dimensions of the console are:
Overall width: 355mm
Central recess: W 190mm, H 126mm
Upper recess: W 190mm, H 58mm




As you can see from Paul a fitting problem with the Aussie fitted air con that hopefully can be solved and Mud has added more fitting points.

Paul will there be interference with the air con vent?