Miata Mailing List: April 1993, Message #53
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   From: (none)
Subject: Console Scratching Noise - Solved!
   Date: (none)

i had posted a while back about a scratching/squeaking noise from
my instrument cluster console.  i believe someone else mentioned that
the clear plastic had come unglued and was able to vibrate against
the black plastic hood.

i finally got a chance to explore this.  the hood is attached via
two screws from underneath, and a collection of clips around the
perimeter.  it may help to use a wide flat-blade screwdriver to
help pry the edges loose (be careful not to scratch it).  once it
is loose, you have to bend it to just short of the breaking point
to get it over the tabs on the bottom where the screws attach.

i discovered that (at least in my case), the clear plastic panel was
firmly attached to the instrument cluster casing.  it is not attached
to the removable hood.  around the inside perimeter of the hood, there
are a number of little rectangular pieces of fuzzy material whose
purpose is to hold the hood firmly against the instrument panel without
allowing for any plastic-on-plastic rubbing.  one of the pieces had come
unglued and had slipped out of position.  if you lose the piece, you
could probably substitute something else, like felt.
i reglued it into place, replaced the hood, and now everything fits tight.