More Phase Monster Stuff (Interior)
Inflatable curtain (IC) was introduced with the Phase 2. It runs from the front A pillar to the rear and is more for head injury prevention, it also stays inflated longer to prevent occupants being thrown out. The airbags in the seats (SIPS) were retained. I just checked my old seat with the characteristic split and the bag is in there.
Here's a shot with the headliner removed.
End result of the IC curtain is that the Phase 2 roof lining shell is a different shape to fit in the cutain. Owners who have been caught, report grab handles not lining up. Along with the head lining shell difference, A/B/C/D pillar trim & clips are different to the Phase 1s as they are made to detach easier and are shorter than Phase 1 versions.
Cockpit design & re-design.
Phase 1 Cockpit features a lower center console, window & mirror switches in centre console, large ventilation knobs, four spoke steering wheel, a different headlamp switch arrangement. A flippy door for ashtray/lighter/12V socket. The DIN2 and trip computer hpusing stayed with Phase 2 as did the glovebox.
Auto selectors are narrower, have a PRND window that pops out and the gaiter is shorter and wider than the Phase 2
Phase 2 cockpit was upgraded to fit in with 60/70/80 styling at the time. Smaller climate control knobs with squarer A/C,Demist, Recirc buttons. Headlamp switch was revised. Centre console was completely redesigned being taller and having an armrest on top. Auto assemblies are wider, have an inbuilt PRND window and even the gaiter on the auto is a longer and thinner size.
Centre console has a couple of drink holders which are OK for small cans but bang your forearm in an annoying way with 600ml bottles and normal sized drink bottles due to the slope. There a small coin holder that holds a couple of dollars. 12V socket is mounted on selector panel.
Ashtray door has been eliminated leaving an open cubby hole.
Good to know. Indicators were unchanged and flop around if not secured to the steering column
Phase 2 climate control and headlight switches get a nasty gummy finish after a few decades.
Door trims remain the same apart from the drivers side with the addition of window and mirror switches. Leather finish peels off backing over time due to the degraded foam.
There's four different types of clusters maybe some more if we include diesels and LPG overseas examples.
Phase 1 early
Phase 2 standard, I believe may have also been in Phase 1 T4s
Phase 2 Sport cluster
Phase 2 "Flash Harry" Sport cluster with the chrome rings. Only seems to pop up in Europe and the UK
