kc1174 Posted September 22, 2013 Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 So the grill piece above the CD player has started to rattle in the last few weeks. Seems because it's metal, it expands and contracts in heat and is worse at certain times of the day. I'm not too keen on the idea of taking the car into the dealer again, so was wondering if anyone had any experience or knowledge in how to remove it so I can add some padding between it and the plastic above it. Doesn't look that simple, but figured I'd ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homestead Posted September 22, 2013 Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 http://www.coastaletech.com/cmaxlockpick.htmWatch this video to see how it's done JAZ and kc1174 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tdefny Posted September 22, 2013 Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 Well said! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc1174 Posted September 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 http://www.coastaletech.com/cmaxlockpick.htmWatch this video to see how it's doneThanks! Who'd have thought just hitting it from underneath would work lol think I'll go a little easier on mine though! Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdiesel1 Posted September 22, 2013 Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 Pop the panel and use some insulation material. Make sure it's not glue backed or you might never get it back off the dash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtb9153 Posted September 22, 2013 Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 http://www.coastaletech.com/cmaxlockpick.htmWatch this video to see how it's doneobviously this guy had some prior knowledge. Had just the right tools and knew what he was doing. Great video. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc1174 Posted September 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 Thanks all for your help. Tried it this morning and managed to get the piece to pop off the first couple of clips, but not the remaining 4 or 5 (can't tell from the video). Tried a bit less force and more persuasion where I thought the other clips were, but no go. I'm not too keen on making it worse, so may have the dealer look at it instead since they replace what they break. Or just stick my GoPro on the screen to push it down. Thanks again for the help though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc1174 Posted September 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 It was bugging me, so I tried again and was successful this time. Popped the cover off. The rear by the light sensor was a bit tricky, you have to pop out the rear two clips, and then pull the cover towards you. There's a plastic piece between the two rear clips that will break if you pull up. I removed the screen and using 5mm Scotch double sided weatherstrip, kept adding pieces and replacing the screen until the plastic against plastic noise stopped when tapping the top. The clips push the weatherstrip down to make a nice seal. I think over time this may happen to more of us as there's literally no padding between the screen and the cover, so may prove useful. Have attached some photos. Thanks again for the help!P.s. don't forget, like I did, to plug the CD light wire back in before reseating the cover... JAZ and ScubaDadMiami 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homestead Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 Yeah the guy in the video made it look too easy.Lets us know how it works out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc1174 Posted September 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 Yeah the guy in the video made it look too easy.Lets us know how it works out.Yep, all is working out fine now. No more rattles from the dash. Was a bit concerned that taking off the whole cover to fix the screen may introduce noises there, but it seems to be fine. Can hear the weedwhacker AC better now too, but that's another story :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc1174 Posted September 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 Should also mention, having looked inside the area that screen covers, I'm really not sure why there's a screen. Should really be one covered piece IMO given the dust I found down in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdiesel1 Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 Should also mention, having looked inside the area that screen covers, I'm really not sure why there's a screen. Should really be one covered piece IMO given the dust I found down in there.It acts both as a vent and a speaker grill. Some radio options have a center speaker in that location. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timber725 Posted December 8, 2013 Report Share Posted December 8, 2013 mine rattle on delivery brought it back. they acknowledged it was loose said they lubed it and put it back. Haven't rattle since <fingers crossed> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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