Instrument Panel Center Area

Problem Repair

1. Touch top cover lightly at different Refer to "Top Cover" section. locations.

2. If vehicle has a manual transaxle, Refer to linkage repair procedure. check for shift linkage rattle.

3. If vehicle has an automatic transaxle, Twist button or replace. Replace clip. check to see if the shift lever Install grommet properly. Isolate cable
plunger is rattling. There is also a from floor with foam.
metal clip inside of the knob which might be loose and rattling. Push on the floor in front of shift console or center console to see if shift cable is rattling on floor. Verify that the grommet on the shift cable is properly installed in fire wall.

4. If vehicle has a center console, touch Check for loose screws, check that the the side panels, cubby box sliding door, cubby box is installed properly. Place
the ash receiver on console, cigar foam at contact points to suppress
lighter, ventilation outlet or light, sound.
and the bin. Slip a piece of paper between shift console and cubby box, if so equipped.

5. Touch ash receiver cover. Check for loose rivets. Check for proper seating of ash receiver.

6. Check lighter. See if socket is tight, is knob screwed on tight.

7. If noise emanates from under top cover, refer to "Top Cover" section, Items 4 and 5.

8. If vehicle does not have A/C, check to Refer to Technical Service Bulletin see if heater box door is rattling. #24-06-81.

9. Check for loose screws on bezels. Pull Tighten screws. on left and right side of panel. If panel moves easily, the roll-up screws are loose.

10. Check to see if air ducts are installed Torque fasteners to specifications. properly.
Problem Repair

11. Dodge Ram Van and Plymouth Voyager Tighten screws attaching upper and only. If noise is coming from center lower panel to specification.
of panel, remove trim molding and gently pull on lower panel.

12. If noises continue, refer to "Underhood" section.