Ford Transit Connect Cente Dashboard Air Vents Cover Trim Panel 9T16-V045A28-AD

Description

Ford Transit Connect Cente Dashboard Air Vents Cover Trim Panel is a central dashboard air vent cover panel designed for installation in Ford vehicle cockpits. This component allows for an aesthetic finish of the central part of the dashboard, ensuring proper airflow from the vents and a cohesive interior look.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 5082194
• Mark: Ford
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 5082194
• Substitutable numbers: 5082194, 9T16-V045A28-AD, 9T16V045A28AD
• Category: Dashboard Panels

Purpose and function in the dashboard

The presented central air vent panel is a component from the Dashboards group, responsible for housing and routing air ducts in the central part of the cockpit. Its functions include:

• stable mounting of air vents in the central part of the dashboard,
• directing airflow from the ventilation and heating system,
• maintaining the consistent geometry and styling lines of the dashboard,
• protecting internal air duct components from mechanical damage.

Thanks to its fitment for the specific Ford Transit Connect cockpit design, the panel ensures proper alignment with adjacent dashboard elements, which reduces the risk of unwanted gaps and squeaks during operation.

Advantages of using an original Ford panel

The original Ford dashboard air vent panel has been designed to maintain factory mounting and performance parameters. Key benefits include:

• Factory fitment – compatibility with the original dashboard geometry, which facilitates installation and avoids the need for modifications.
• Stable vent mounting – properly designed mounting points reduce vibrations and improve acoustic comfort inside the vehicle.
• Cohesive cockpit aesthetics – maintaining a uniform styling line, with no differences in shape or fitment compared to other dashboard elements.

Choosing an original solution is particularly important for post-collision repairs, replacing a damaged dashboard, or restoring the interior to a condition close to factory specifications.

Characteristics of the used component

The offered panel is a used part, which in practice means it comes from vehicle disassembly and may show signs of normal wear. This type of component is a good choice for:

• economical repair of a damaged dashboard,
• replacing missing elements after interior disassembly,
• restoring full vent functionality without the need to invest in a new panel.

A used element allows for a favorable cost-to-functionality ratio while maintaining the original construction and compatibility with factory mounting points.

Compatibility and part identification

The central dashboard air vent panel was developed specifically for the Ford Transit Connect, taking into account the characteristic shape of the cockpit and the layout of the air ducts. Identification is based on the OEM part number and available interchangeable numbers, which facilitates the selection of the correct element for a specific vehicle configuration.

This allows for precise matching of the panel to a given vehicle, without the risk of installation problems resulting from structural differences between equipment versions.

Expanding repairs in the Ford dashboard area

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 side covers, top panels, or lower console segments, check out the available parts in the Ford Dashboards category.

For users interested in optimizing maintenance costs for other brands, including popular Volkswagen models, practical tips on choosing used parts and replacements may be useful – you can find them in the article Repairing a Volkswagen for pennies? Discover how to save on original car parts.