Ford Transit Mk8 Dashboard Console Dash Trim Panel Left N/S KK31-V046C40-BDW

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos. Ford Transit Mk8 Dashboard Console Dash Trim Panel Left N/S is an original interior component designed for installation on the driver's side in right-hand drive vehicles. Designed by Ford, it ensures consistent styling, proper fitment with other cockpit elements, and stable mounting for switches and equipment. It is a practical solution for workshops and users who want to restore the factory look and functionality of the dashboard.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: RHD-KK31-V046C40-BDW
• Mark: Ford
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: KK31-V046C40-BDW
• Substitutable numbers: KK31-V046C40-BDW, KK31V046C40BDW, KK31-V046C40-BD3JJ9, KK31V046C40BD3JJ9, 2422115
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Part type: Dash Panel
• Category: Dashboard Panels

Purpose and function in the vehicle

The presented panel is a component from the Dashboard group, responsible for covering the left part of the center console in the Ford Transit Mk8. Its task is to create a stable, rigid structure for buttons, storage compartments, or other modules provided in a given equipment version, as well as an aesthetic finish for the driver's workspace. The placement on the left side of the vehicle allows for proper alignment with the shape of the cockpit, maintaining the continuity of the dashboard lines, and correct routing of electrical harnesses and mounts located behind the panel.

Construction and mounting fitment

The panel has been developed as a factory part, ensuring that its geometry, mounting points, and edge shapes are consistent with the original Ford design. This facilitates:

• precise fitment with adjacent dashboard elements,
• proper seating in factory brackets and clips,
• maintaining the stability of the entire console during vehicle operation. Such fitment reduces the risk of unwanted play, squeaks, or vibrations, which is important for both driver comfort and interior durability in heavily used commercial vehicles.

Practical application in service and renovation

This dashboard component is particularly useful in situations where the original panel has suffered mechanical damage, cracking, deformation, or wear. Replacing it with an original part allows you to maintain:

• a consistent cockpit appearance in line with factory specifications,
• proper support for components mounted in the panel,
• ergonomic access to controls on the driver's side. The used nature of the product means it is an economical solution while still being based on the original Ford design, which facilitates installation and eliminates the need for modifications.

Benefits of choosing an original dashboard panel

Choosing an original console panel for the Ford Transit Mk8 brings a number of benefits in daily vehicle operation:

• Factory fitment – compliance with the manufacturer's design minimizes installation problems and ensures an aesthetic final result.
• Visual consistency of the interior – maintaining the original dashboard line and the character of the cabin.
• Stable equipment mounting – the panel serves as a carrier for other components, which affects their durability and ease of use.

Expanding Ford cockpit modernization

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 additional panels, grilles, or storage housing, check out the available parts in the Ford Dashboards category. For those interested in a broader context of interior modernization and the use of used parts in renovation projects, the article describing the evolution of a popular sports model may be helpful – Hot-hatch legend: the evolution of the VW Golf GTI from Mk1 to Mk8 – design changes and VW car parts.