Ford Galaxy Mk2 USB Port Socket Outlet Adapter Housing Cover Trim 9S71-A045P40-A

Ford Galaxy Mk2 USB Port Socket Outlet Adapter Housing Cover Trim is a practical interior trim component that allows for the aesthetic integration of the factory USB connector into the console or center tunnel. The original Ford design ensures a consistent look with other cockpit elements and secure mounting of the adapter. This is the ideal solution for users who want to maintain functional and organized access to the USB port without makeshift modifications.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 9S71-A045P40-A
• Mark: Ford
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 9S71-A045P40-A
• Substitutable numbers: 9S71-A045P40-A, 9S71A045P40A, 1550778, 9S71-A045P40-AA3YYW, 9S71A045P40AA3YYW
• Category: Body Mouldings & Trims

Purpose and function of the USB socket

The presented housing with the USB adapter has been designed for the second-generation Ford Galaxy as a component that integrates the factory connector with the dashboard. It allows for convenient connection of data storage devices or power cables, while protecting the connector against accidental mechanical damage and dirt.

Thanks to its precise geometry and well-contoured cover, the socket remains easily accessible to the driver and passengers, and the entire unit blends seamlessly with the vehicle's interior lines. This type of solution is particularly useful during intensive use of the multimedia system or when charging mobile devices.

Adapter construction and utility features

The component combines a USB adapter with a housing that serves as both a cover and a mounting bracket. The design provided by the vehicle manufacturer ensures:

• stable seating in the designated mounting location,
• aesthetic finishing of the mounting hole edges,
• easy access to the connector without the need for additional installation modifications.

Such a solution allows for maintaining the factory character of the interior, which is important both from the point of view of ergonomics and the future resale value of the car. A properly selected housing reduces the risk of pulling out the cable or damaging the port itself during daily use.

Benefits of using an original Ford component

Using an original Ford component for the USB socket area translates into a number of practical advantages:

• secure fit for the Galaxy Mk2 interior – no play, tension, or need to fabricate custom mounts,
• consistent color and surface texture with other cockpit elements,
• preservation of the factory USB connector functionality without compromising ergonomics.

For users who value an organized multimedia installation and interior aesthetics, such an adapter with housing is a sensible choice when replacing a damaged part or restoring the completeness of the equipment.

Product condition and service application

The component comes from the original Ford production line and is intended primarily as a service part for repairs or filling gaps in the equipment of the Ford Galaxy Mk2. It works well both when replacing a damaged socket housing and when restoring the factory look of the console after previous modifications.

Selecting the correct adapter with cover for a specific vehicle trim version helps avoid installation problems and ensures proper compatibility with the existing electrical and multimedia system.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the interior trim area in your Ford and need other elements from the same group, such as covers, overlays, or additional trim strips, check out the available parts in the Ford protective and decorative strips category.

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