It took about three months to get mine from initial LRNA contact to delivery. Still awaiting the vin plate.

 

Can you provide the LR part number, let me see what I can find.

 

LR016801 for the dash. LR018984 and LR013636 for the speaker grille and cover, respectively, which also bit the dust.

Dash listed at $899 from MiamiBritish.com: http://miamibritish.com/shop/land-ro...-lr016801-oem/

LR013686 (solar sensor) replaces the old part #LR019500 which has apparently also been redesigned.

 

For the DIYers out there, these are the instructions (proceed at your own risk): https://ws.cubby.com/p/_fea250a57119....pdf/257412087


Instrument Panel Upper Section (76.46.04) Removal

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Specifications (Section 414- 00)

2. Make the SRS system safe. For additional information, refer to Standard Workshop Practices (Section 100-00)

3. Remove the instrument panel driver side reinforcement. For additional information, refer to Instrument Panel Driver Side Reinforcement (76.46.31) (Section 501-12)

4. Remove the instrument panel passenger side reinforcement. For additional information, refer to Instrument Panel Passenger Side Reinforcement (76.46.32) (Section 501-12)

5. Remove the instrument panel speaker. For additional information, refer to Instrument Panel Speaker (86.50.11) (Section 415-03)

6. Remove both A-pillar upper trim panels. For additional information, refer to A-Pillar Trim Panel (76.13.26) (Section 501-05)

7. Remove the sunload sensor. Release the 2 clips. Disconnect the electrical connector.

8. Release the passenger air bag module bracket. Remove the 2 Torx screws.

9. Disconnect the 3 electrical connectors from the passenger air bag module.

10 . NOTE : Avoid dropping the screw inside the instrument panel.
Remove 1 Torx screw and 1 bolt, from the instrument panel upper section speaker aperture.

11. Release the instrument panel wiring harness. Release the 2 clips.

12 . With assistance, remove the instrument panel upper section. Remove the 5 Torx screws.

13. NOTE : Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only. Remove the passenger air bag module. Remove the 4 nuts.

14 . Remove the windshield defroster duct. Remove the 7 screws.

Installation is the reverse...

 

http://www.landrovermerriamparts.com...&siteid=215719

Less than $700 here.

 

Only thing is, they're not all the same. Not sure if they're structurally different at all or if it's just color/material. Maybe navigation/non-nav?

 

I do recommend the above parts source, as well as lucky8 and british4x4outfitters. I think they are all the same, with or without nav, it has the spot for it. When you order, provide your VIN, and the parts gurus will verify it that way.

 

Well, the replacement process began this morning. Will finish it up tomorrow. This is definitely not a repair for the faint-of-heart...

 

Wow, I just noticed two new hairline cracks following the airbag covers with winter weather outside. I guess its not going to get any better. Has anyone shown what the new dash looks like compared to the old in terms of its contruction?

Looks like a 7 hour job based on that photo - that's about an $800 bill at my local dealer plus the part. I wonder how bad it has to look to get it covered by LRNA???

 

our 05 has small cracks starting from the end defrost vents that blow on the doors

the 06 has the outline of the pass airbag showing big time

think even the newest lr3 is out of warrnty by now?