3022736 - S61 DASHBOARD CREAKING

When the car is moving, especially on rough ground or during acceleration or braking, there is noise from the area of the dashboard.
Results of the tests
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems metOperation
Road test the vehicle to try and identify the area where the creaking is coming from. For example, press the various parts described, checking whether the creaking disappearsMove directly onto the step involvedEnd of diagnosisThe creaking is not locatedContinue to Step 1
Noise coming from one of the front doors See table   S62  FRONT DOORS CREAKING
1GLOVE COMPARTMENT CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the glove compartment and the flap are correctly fixed in the dashboard: in particular, make sure that the rubber mounting is fittedContinue to Step 2Glove compartment fixing faultyRestore the correct fixing of the glove compartment in the dashboard.
Flap fixing faultyRestore the correct fixing of the compartment flap in the dashboard. Op.   7040A14 
2DASHBOARD/WINDSCREEN MATCHING CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the gap between the lower area of the windscreen and the dashboard is correct: it should be possible to pass a piece of card through this openingContinue to Step 3Dashboard fixing faultyRestore correct fixing
3CHECKING VENT FASTENINGSAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the condition of the tabs fixing the air vents to the dashboardContinue to Step 4Faulty fastening of upper side vents.Restore the correct fastening Op.   5010C20 
Faulty side vents fasteningRestore the correct fastening Op. 5010C30
Upper outlet fastening faultRestore the correct fastening Op.   5010C24 
4CHECKING INSTRUMENT FASTENINGSAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that instrument panel behind the steering wheel is correctly fixed: in particular, make sure that the felt is fitted in the dashboard matching areaContinue to Step 5Instrument fastenings behind the steering wheel faultyRestore the correct instrument fastening Op.   5560B11 
5CHECKING STEERING COLUMN COVER FASTENINGAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the steering column cover is correctly fixed to the dashboard

in particular, make sure that the following are present:

  • insulating material around the cables;
  • felt in the matching area with the dashboard;
  • free movement of the steering wheel height adjustment device;
  • Steering column cover casing fixings
Continue to Step 6Fixing faultyRestore the correct fixing to the dashboard. Refit the felt pads if necessary Op.   7040A26 
6CLIMATE CONTROL CONTROLS FIXING CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the heater controls are correctly fixed onto the dashboardContinue to Step 7Heater controls fixing faultyRestore the correct fastening Op.   5040D15 
7SOUND INSULATION CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Remove the facia Op.   7040A10  Continue to Step 8Faulty fixing / soundproofing missingRestore the correct fastening Op.   7040A10 
8CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentFault persistsSearch for the fault starting from another symptom'