My New (Used) Dash and Cluster Surround!

[06YarisRS]

My '06 RS will finally get its new dash. I can't find a mark on this one or on the cluster surround - maybe a few small dogs hairs from carrying it in my van . The one that came in the car when I bought it was really badly scratched, more like gouged. A previous owner must have carried something long with very sharp ends that cut quite deeply into the dash. Plus, one of the passenger side glove box hinges was broken and the box wouldn't close tight.

There is one issue however that I discovered when picking it up. One of the small tabs that holds the bottom of the passenger side cup holder on snapped off. It closes tightly and in perfect alignment, but when opened, wiggles about. I'll use the cup holder from my current dash or fix the missing pin. Still have to figure out how to remove the cup holder. Had a quick look but was unsuccessful removing it. Up for guidance if anyone has experience. A very minor inconvenience, but well worth it. The guy at the scrap yard gave me what I consider a pretty good deal considering prices I was quoted elsewhere. He basically threw in the cluster and both upper glove boxes. I paid $150.00 CAD.

I will be bringing the car in for 5 recalls in a few weeks, one of which is the passenger side airbag. I'm hoping to strike a deal with Toyota whereby they put my new dash in for a decent price. If they are going to charge me a lot, I will do it myself.

If I do the job, I will try to document it with pics etc.