Dash trim

mdelew · 01-08-2003, 05:37 AM

I have a rattle stemming from the wood trim/glove box that my dealer can't get rid of. I was thinking of removing the wood trim piece and placing some small pieces of semi-rigid plasitc behind the part before I put it back. 1st Q - Good idea or other suggestion? 2nd Q - How the heck do I get the wood trim piece off without damaging? THX

Jared at Pelican Parts · 01-08-2003, 08:04 AM

First off, what year and car do you have? I need a lot more info here.

mdelew · 01-08-2003, 08:42 AM

1999 540 ia. THX

Jared at Pelican Parts · 01-08-2003, 08:45 AM

Ok...

What does the rattling sound like? Are you sure it's coming from the glovebox? I need detailed info, please.

mdelew · 01-08-2003, 07:04 PM

This is a rattle that occurs during driving on less than perfect roads (very smooth roads, no problem) If I reach over and press either the glove box or the wood trim just above the glove box, it will go away. I guess you could call it a vibration rattling sound, but it is the only place in the vehicle that it happens and the road doesn't have to be real crappy to cause it. I hope that helps and I am sorry for not being as descriptive as necessary in my earlier emails.

Jared at Pelican Parts · 01-09-2003, 08:25 AM

I would check to see if there are any tabs, screws or bolts that are loose, before I think of installing shims. Usually, wood kits are applied with adhesive, so perhaps the adhesive has worn off or was not applied correctly.

How is the wood held in place?

mdelew · 01-09-2003, 05:56 PM

I assume there are tabs that hold the wood in place, but I am not sure. I guess I can go in and make sure, as you have suggested, that the scres, etc holding the glove box in place are all secure. My guess is that it is all secure, just one of those peculiar ticking sort of sounds that annoys the heck out of me. That is why I had asked about the removal process for the wood trim, because if it is relatively easy to remove, I would just try shimming that and see what gives. THX

Wayne 962 · Wayne 962's Garage

Try some chewing gum. As high-tech as it may sound, it's actually a pretty good sealant and dampener. Stick a small piece on the end of Bic pen cap, and stuff it down there where you think it's rattling...

-Wayne

mdelew · 01-10-2003, 04:20 AM

Now that is my style! Also sounds easier than trying to remove the darn thing. THX - I'll give it a go.

Jared at Pelican Parts · 01-10-2003, 08:06 AM

Just a thought,

I would'nt use gum because it will eventually start to mold over. (started smelling a bad smell out of my car, turned out to be a putrified wad of gum beneath the seats) Instead I might try using museum wax. This is the stuff they use to hold posters up when you cant use thumbtacks. You can get it at any corner drugstore.