I am trying to accomplish a couple of things, and I'm wondering if they are possible:

1) The temperature control buttons are faded from years of touching. They look worn, so I'd like to replace the panel with a nice looking one. Is this ok? Will my car freak out in some way?

2) While I'm in there, I need to replace the mounting bracket that holds the control panels to the dash. Most of the little tabs are broken off where the screws go. It appears that the climate control panel and the valet/heated seat control panel fasten to a plastic bracket, and the bracket fastens to the dash. Is this correct? Can I unfasten the control panels and fasten them to a new bracket?

I do not intend to replace the valet/heated seat control panel, just the climate control panel.

It sure LOOKS like this plan will work, but before I dig in, I would like those who have experience to give me the go ahead.

 

1) Yes you can without a problem, just be careful upon removing the panel and its electric connectors.
Alternatively, if the panel is out, you can replace the buttons, as I did, to make '1 out of 2' with the best components of each.

2) The best way is to remove the radio headset (or at least slide forward, protect your gear surround well!).
This will give you much better access to do the repairs, line up everything correctly, and install the panels without stress.

Just be very careful on those little screws, they are basically there to hold everything in place, not to tight it up (resulting in those broken taps).

 

Thank you for the reply. I have found everything I need on eBay and I will get it all fixed up soon.

 

The X300 has the same issue with the broken plastic tabs for its console stack mounting bezel/surround.

What I did was first find another bezel with most of the tabs intact, then reinforced them all with some very thin gauge hobby brass and epoxy front and rear. Who knows if it will last an eternity, but I'm hopeful will last longer than the plain thin plastic tabs.

You can see a couple photos here:

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...2/#post1238824



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