Porsche Boxster 986 Dashboard Trim Cover Panel Air Vent Right O/S 99655218604

Porsche Boxster 986 Dashboard Trim Cover Panel Air Vent Right O/S is an original interior component from the Dashboards group, designed for the right side of the cockpit. It provides an aesthetic finish to the air vent duct while ensuring a stable mounting of the panel within the dashboard, contributing to a cohesive look and comfort of the Porsche interior.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 99655218604
• Mark: Porsche
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 99655218604
• Substitutable numbers: 99655218604, 996 552 186 04
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Category: Dashboard Panels

Purpose and function in the cockpit

The described air vent cover is dedicated to Porsche Boxster 986 models and is mounted on the right side of the dashboard. It is responsible for the aesthetic closure of the ventilation zone, masking structural elements and directing airflow in accordance with the factory design. This ensures the interior maintains the consistent, characteristic Porsche cockpit layout, while the user avoids unwanted gaps, looseness, or resonances.

Construction and fitment to the Dashboard

The element has been designed as part of the ventilation system within the Dashboard, taking into account the shape of the Boxster 986 cockpit and the geometry of the right side of the interior. Factory mounts and profiling allow for precise alignment with adjacent panels, which facilitates installation and reduces the risk of improper positioning. The construction of the cover ensures stability during operation, even with temperature changes inside the vehicle.

Characteristics of the used part

As a used part, the air vent cover comes from disassembly and retains the original Porsche manufacturer specification. This type of component is a good choice for accident repairs, replacing damaged cockpit panels, or restoring the factory look of the interior in youngtimer vehicles. Its original origin promotes proper fitment and compatibility with other dashboard elements.

Application in interior restoration and modernization

The air vent panel cover on the right side of the cockpit is suitable both for point replacement of a damaged element and for broader restoration work in the dashboard area. Replacing worn or cracked panels allows you to:

• restore a cohesive cockpit look,
• reduce unwanted noises resulting from looseness in the assembly,
• maintain the correct direction of airflow,
• preserve the original character of the Porsche Boxster 986 interior.

Complementary Porsche interior elements

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the cockpit area in your Porsche and need other elements from the same group, such as panels, air vents, or additional trims, check the available parts in the Porsche Dashboards category.

Support for youngtimer restoration

For restoration and modernization projects, it is worth using knowledge about selecting used interior elements, their compatibility, and scenarios for refreshing cars from the turn of the 90s and 2000s. Practical tips on using components from disassembly in such projects can be found in the article Second life of a youngtimer – how used car parts rejuvenate cars from the 1998–2012 model years.