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Installation Guide

Follow our comprehensive step-by-step instructions to effortlessly install your DashTidy Anti-Glare Panel. Engineered for a precision fit, our cover ensures crystal-clear visibility and a sleek interior finish in just a few minutes.

Tools Required

Cleaning Cloth
Screwdriver
Optimal Lighting

A clean microfiber cloth and isopropyl alcohol to remove dashboard oils for a secure fit.

A small cross-head screwdriver is required to secure the M2 security screws to the hinges.

Good lighting and a centered workspace will ensure the panels align perfectly with your dashboard lines.

Package contents – what you’ll find in the box.

Landscape product photo on a wooden surface showing DashTidy panels, screws, steel pins, clamp, hinges and hardware laid out as package contents.

Your dashboard cover comes with everything you need to install it in minutes. Each section contains 1 clamp, 1 thumb screw and bolt, four 2x8mm screws to hold each hinge to the clamp, and two pre‑installed steel shafts for the hinges. Just line up the holes, screw in the screws, and clamp it to your dashboard.

(To make things easier, we have already fitted the hinge pins and the thumb screw and nut)

Step-by-step guide.

Slide the 2mm steel pin through the hinge to lock the panels together. (pre installed)

Check that the M4 nut is fully seated. (pre installed)

Thread the M4 thumb screw into the clamp and tighten by hand. (pre installed)

Secure the hinges to the bracket using the 4 x M2 8mm screws.

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Position Dash tidy, ensuring lids close in line with the storage compartment.

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Tighten thumbscrew to secure in place

Troubleshooting

The panel lids are not aligning with the storage compartments.

Ensure the clamp is fully seated on the dashboard rim before tightening the thumb screw. Small adjustments to the hinge position can be made by slightly loosening the thumb screws and realigning the panel with the storage unit edge.

The thumb screw is difficult to thread into the nut.

Confirm that the M4 nut is properly seated within its hexagonal housing inside the clamp. Use your thumb to apply slight counter-pressure while starting the thread to ensure correct alignment and prevent cross-threading.

The clamp feels loose even after tightening.

Tighten the M4 thumb screw firmly by hand. Avoid using tools or pliers, as our industrial 3D-printed housing is optimized for hand-tight application. If looseness persists,  ensure the clamp is pushed flush with the back lip of the storage compartment

How should I clean the anti-glare panels?

Use a clean microfiber cloth with a small amount of screen cleaner or mild soapy water. Avoid abrasive sponges, paper towels, or harsh chemicals that could scratch the surface or degrade the specialized matte finish.

FAQs

How long does the installation take?

The DashTidy system is designed for a tool-free setup that typically takes less than 5 minutes to complete.

Do I need any special tools?

No tools are required. The clamp system uses a hand-tightened thumb screw for a secure fit without damaging your dashboard.

Can I remove the panels if needed?

Yes, the panels are non-permanent and can be removed or adjusted at any time by simply loosening the thumb screw.

Is this compatible with other Ford models?

Our panels are precision-engineered exclusively for the Ford Transit Custom storage compartment to ensure a perfect fit.

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