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996.552.131.04 A03 is the part# I got for "A" in the picture.

Is it complete one part including leaft & right trim (where switches & blank buttons are)?

Are "A" & "B" interchangable?

:help:

Depends on the model year. On a 996 they changed to one piece in MY02 whereas earlier cars had 3 pieces.
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In the picture,

[1] Mine (97-02 986) (3 pieces)

[2] 99-01 996 (3 pieces)

[3] 02- 996 & 03- 986 (1 piece, but looks like some internal parts are required)

What I'm trying to do is replace [1] with [2] or [3], but looks like [2] is the only doable option. (Correct me if I'm wrong). Besides, I'm not sure the part number I specified above(for [2]) includes left & right trim pieces as well.

Any :help:

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In the picture,

[1] Mine (97-02 986)              (3 pieces)

[2] 99-01 996                        (3 pieces)

[3] 02- 996 & 03- 986            (1 piece, but looks like some internal parts are required)

What I'm trying to do is replace [1] with [2] or [3], but looks like [2] is the only doable option. (Correct me if I'm wrong). Besides, I'm not sure the part number I specified above(for [2]) includes left & right trim pieces as well.

Any :help:

Since you have a Boxster, which had different shaped A/C vents at the top of the center console, I don't think you have any option. The Boxster A/C vents won't fit in the Carrera surround trim. I suppose you could also replace the A/C vents, but that seems like a bit much.

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3 is Raman's 2003 Boxster. It has the piviot out cupholder below the vent that started on the Boxster in 2003, and on the 996 in 2002.

3 cannot be retrofitted to a pre 2003 Boxster as the air duct is different. Peter Smith at Stevens Creek Porsche tried to retrofit 3 into his 1999 Boxster and was not able to do so.

2 you can do but, like Loren said, you will also need the vent. But with 2 keep in mind all your switches will be horizontal, while on your Boxster they are at an angle. The icons on the switches will look funny.

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As always, thanks for the critical information, Jeff!

I made an assumption that the air ducks are all same.

Thanks for saving me $$$. (I already purchased cup holder for 3, ****)

Well I got bored with my interior, trying to find something new.

MOD IS DISEASE!!!

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