I have an AP2v2 and the previous owner put a dash mat on the car and the adhesive on the velcro pads have ruined the dash (unless some one has some miracle dash restoration technique, I've tried about every adhesive remover).

I want to replace the dash but I want to know if I can get an AP1 or AP2v1 dash as that will improve my odds of finding a dash greatly. I looked at some pictures and they look the same on the exterior, so is there anything under the dash that would prevent me from using an dash from a previous version? I don't want to do any cutting or drilling.

Once I have the dash replaced I'll have a dash that would be a good candidate for flocking if anyone wants it.

 

The dash boards are the same as far as fitment. Same with door panels. But i believe the color is slightly different and texture from ap1 vs ap2

 

2006+ is different because of the dash pocket

 

Ohh I didn't know the dash pocket wasn't on earlier models. Looks like from some quick googling that the pocket doesn't just bolt into the earlier cars so the dashes must be different. Thanks for your help. I'll keep an eye out for an AP2v2 dash.

 

Not 100% in the US but my AP1 door panel does not have a tweeter mold. I believe this was 2003+ addition.

 

It is correct that the dash board does have a pocket. But it looks like the OP is trying to expand his fitment options. I have fitted a 2006+ dash in a AP1 before without a problem.

door panels will also fit the same across all years.