Vehicle cockpit assemblies and methods of installing same within vehicles
are provided. A vehicle cockpit assembly includes a dash insulator that is configured
to be attached to a vehicle firewall, an instrument panel attached to the dash
insulator, and a floor covering also attached to the dash insulator. A plurality
of apertures are formed through the dash insulator, each of which is configured
to overlie a respective opening in a vehicle firewall when attached thereto. Each
aperture is configured to sealably receive an item extending therethrough such
that substantially no gaps exist between the item and the substrate. Polyurethane
may be added to one or more selected portions of the dash insulator to reflect
and/or absorb sound.