Cracked dashes may potentially be resolved by Toyota (1 Viewer)

[Tanner H]

Based on that price it sounds like rock auto is selling the aftermarket ''caps'' that lay over your existing dash and is held on by glue. I have the part numbers of the oem dashes and If i remember correct the top dash pad is about $6xx and the other part number which is the dash sub assembly is another several hundred.

 

[dnp]

Based on that price it sounds like rock auto is selling the aftermarket ''caps'' that lay over your existing dash and is held on by glue. I have the part numbers of the oem dashes and If i remember correct the top dash pad is about $6xx and the other part number which is the dash sub assembly is another several hundred.

What's the difference between the top dash pad and the sub-assembly? If someone wanted to replace their cracked dash, would they only need the pad or the sub-assembly too?

I had to replace all of my HVAC actuators, and my dash pad had to come off. It's pretty involved, so it's a bit daunting......HOWEVER, it all snaps and bolts back together without ANY squeaks or rattles. Based on how it all attaches, that's still amazing to me!

 

[WaterGeo]

Based on that price it sounds like rock auto is selling the aftermarket ''caps'' that lay over your existing dash and is held on by glue. I have the part numbers of the oem dashes and If i remember correct the top dash pad is about $6xx and the other part number which is the dash sub assembly is another several hundred.

Thank you for the info Tanner, that makes more sense! From what I have read, the cracked dashes are a cosmetic issue and do not interfere with airbag deployment, is that the general consensus here as well?