Ford Transit Connect Mk1 Centre Console Climate Control Trim Cover 7T16-V04302

Ford Transit Connect Mk1 Centre Console Climate Control Trim Cover is an original centre console trim element designed for mounting the climate control panel. As part of the Console parts group, it ensures a consistent interior look, proper equipment mounting, and an aesthetic finish for the central dashboard area. This used OEM component from Ford allows you to maintain the factory character of the cockpit without the need for replacements with uncertain fitment.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7T16-V04302
• Mark: Ford
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7T16-V04302
• Substitutable numbers: 7T16-V04302, 7T16V04302
• Part type: Centre Console Base
• Category: Centre & Overhead Console Parts

Purpose and function of the component

The described centre console cover is responsible for framing and securely seating the climate control panel in the first-generation Ford Transit Connect. Thanks to its precisely engineered geometry, it ensures:

• correct positioning of the climate control panel relative to the dashboard,
• a visually consistent transition between the panel and other console elements,
• protection of edges and mounts against accidental mechanical damage. Using the original trim is particularly important during repairs following the removal of the radio, climate control panel, or when replacing interior elements, where maintaining the factory styling line is a priority.

Benefits of using an original Ford part

As an OEM product from Ford, this centre console cover was designed specifically for the dimensions and shape of the Transit Connect Mk1 interior. This translates into a number of practical advantages:

• Factory fitment – proper alignment with the dashboard and climate control panel without the need for modifications.
• Stable mounting – properly designed mounting points reduce the risk of looseness, rattles, and vibrations while driving.
• Consistent aesthetics – maintaining the original styling line of the cockpit, which is important both for daily use and for the potential resale of the vehicle. With this element, you can neatly complete service work within the centre console, avoiding makeshift solutions and unsightly gaps in the assembly.

Use in interior repairs and upgrades

This element from the Console parts group will prove useful both for standard replacement of a damaged cover and for more extensive interior work, such as installing a different radio or servicing the climate control panel. A used OEM component is a good choice when:

• the original frame is cracked, broken, or deformed,
• a return to the factory configuration is necessary after previous interior modifications,
• you want to maintain a uniform cockpit appearance without differences in shade or material texture. Using an original part helps reduce assembly time and the risk of fitment issues, which is important for both workshops and users servicing the vehicle themselves.

Selection by OEM number and vehicle compatibility

When selecting centre console trim elements, it is crucial to verify compatibility by the OEM number and the specific vehicle data. To facilitate this process, it is worth using a practical guide that describes step-by-step how to check part compatibility by VIN and manufacturer markings – you can find it in the article Guide: how to select the right car part by VIN and OEM number. This minimizes the risk of purchasing an incompatible element and speeds up the entire service process.

Expanding work within the centre console area

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the centre console area in your Ford and need other elements from the same group, such as masking panels, mounting frames, or additional covers, check the available parts in the Ford console parts category.