GreenHybrid - Hybrid Cars > Hybrid Cars > Toyota Camry Hybrid Squeaking in the center console??? User Name User Name Remember Me? Password Log in Register FAQ Members List Today's Posts Search Toyota Camry Hybrid The best-selling car in America. Page 7 of 16 «First < 5 6 7 8 9 > Last» View First Unread Thread Tools Search this Thread 08-27-2006, 09:03 AM #61 ntguru Enthusiast Hybrids: '07 Camry Hybrid, '06 Prius Posts: 28 Yes, it is super simple. Pulling off the first piece (usually one of the two vertical "fins") is a bit nerve-wracking. Just use two hands and steadily increase the pulling pressure until it just pops right off. Once you have done one piece you know how much pressure is required and everything else is easy. The clips are well designed and quite robust. When you go to put things back together, it's easy. Just be sure to take your time and make sure clips and tabs are aligned. Putting pieces back on takes less pressure than taking them off. If something doesn't want to go, pull it back off and start over. Quote: Originally Posted by GreenHawaii Is it so simple that a totally non-technical, clumsy person such as myself can do it? I'm afraid I'll get it apart and won't be able to get it back together. Or I might break a plastic clip! By the way, I am a monkey (Lunar New Year animal), so chances are I might "monkey" it up!! But if it's really that simple, REALLY simple, maybe I'll give it a try... Page 1 of 10
08-27-2006, 10:43 AM mayall Enthusiast #62 Real Name: Will Mayall Hybrids: Toyota Camry Hybrid Posts: 46 After the dealer unsuccessfully tried to fix the squeak, I tried to do it myself. I used both the felt pads and the grease (Why not?). So far, the squeak is gone. My experience was that the loudness of the squeak depended on the temperature in the car. Will Mayall 08-27-2006, 05:00 PM lovekills Active Enthusiast #63 Hybrids: camry hybrid Posts: 58 Here are the step-by-step instructions for fixing the squeak (also check nash's images posted earlier for dissasembling): These are the felt pads that I used. Others (like velcro, if not too thick) can be used. Page 2 of 10
First step: open the console door and unscrew (counter-clockwise) the shift knob Page 3 of 10
Second step: remove the vertical fins by pulling first from the base and then at the top as shown. The fins should come out easily, do not bend them from side to side. The vertical fins are hold in place by two clips covered in pink rubber Page 4 of 10
Third step: Open the cupholder door and remove the shift cover plate starting from back and moving slowly to the front, using your fingers working your way upwards. Again, do not use too much force, it should release rather easily. Page 5 of 10
Fourth step: place three felt pads as shown, just next to the holes for the yellow rubber clips (red squares). These three should suffice as they provide enough tension between the cover plate and the plastic underneath to avoid friction. Note: If necessary, i.e. a faint squeak could still be heard, additional felt pads can be placed next to the holes for the guiding clips (green boxes; the one at top left is masked by the heated seats switch in this image). Put everything back together in reverse order and enjoy the silence! A word about using grease: I do not find that necessary. Also, in time and with warm weather the grease will probably need to be reapplied. The felt dots of medium thickness seem to be all that's needed and may represent a permanent solution. There are no more noises, not even faint, coming from the console anymore. Last edited by lovekills : 08-31-2006 at 09:06 PM. 08-27-2006, 05:59 PM alc13 Enthusiast #64 Hybrids: Camry Posts: 11 Do you think this will work for the rattle I hear coming from the console? I can silence it by pressing on the cupholder cover, or on the armrest. Is my rattle (kind of a fluttery, plastic-y sounding rattle) different from the squeak? And thank you for the excellent photos and instructions. 08-27-2006, 08:39 PM lovekills #65 Hybrids: camry hybrid Page 6 of 10