Help To Identify A Part Of My New Car

[willbrowne81]

Good evening,

I have just joined this forum having just purchased a ford focus mk2 titanium estate.

I have noticed that there is a section missing on the dash/console below the CD Player (see picture) what is missing the dealer said something about a lighter being removed.

could i buy a blank section to replace it? if so does anyone know what this part would be called.

I will no doubt become a regular member of this forum as i like to know to things work and i really don't like pay people to do jobs i could have a good at.

William

[Stoney871]

They're called a 'cover - switch opening' and is part (Finis) number 1700912 and will be about £7.50 and take a week to come through because Ford don't tend to hold them in stock.

The old one will pull out easily and the new one pops right in.

[Stoney871]

Also looking at the shape of the hole and the tiny notch to one side I would say that what was actually there was an auxiliary input for your radio (Aux in).

[btmaldon]

I can only see black ones on eBay. You should be able to get one from the main dealers.

[willbrowne81]

Brilliant thanks. I can't seem to find one on eBay or online so I will ring a garage tomorrow .

[willbrowne81]

How do you remove these covers ? Is there a knack to it ?

[Stoney871]

Blanking plugs release by levering out with a screwdriver or a plastic panel tool.

Actual switches are more difficult as they have lugs on the back that need pushing in to release.