2582515 - 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 disappearsContinue to Step 1The 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.
Glove compartment 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 faultyRenew the felt behind the dashboard in the contact area with the windscreen
3CHECKING VENT FASTENINGSAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the condition of the tabs fixing the air vents to the dashboardContinue to Step 4Faulty side vents fastening Restore the correct fastening Op.   5010C38 
Faulty side vents fasteningRestore the correct fastening Op.   5010C31 
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 fixings behind the steering wheel faultyRestore the correct fixing for the instruments. Op.   5560B11 
Faulty central vents fixingRestore the correct fastening Op.   5010C31 
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. Op.   7040A26  Refit the felt pads if necessary
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.   5040D10 
Faulty central vents fixingRestore the correct fastening Op.   5010C31 
7SOUND INSULATION CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Remove the facia Op.   7040A10  Continue to Step 8Fixing faultyRestore the correct fastening Op.   5040D10 
8CHECKING CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentFault persistsSearch for the fault starting from another symptom'