I actually didn't. BUT it wouldn't work very well anyway for a couple reasons.
- Only one side of that remaining plate is held in place. Pressing on buttons wouldn't hold up over time.
- The wires are connected to the gauge behind that plate. There's some needed room for that.
Otherwise, yes, that would have been a great spot!
But I STILL would have had to mess up the vent/clock housing. The gauge does NOT fit without adding a couple mm of space. After taking that housing out all the time, it's been damaged from that too. Unfortunately!
It's not an easy part to take out. lol Well, it is now.