Dash "Squeak" 1995 854T

Since my dealer replaced various parts of the AC system 2 years ago, I
hear an intermittent "squeak" coming from the dash when driving over
rough roads and roads with prominent expansion strips. If I push
forward on the top edge of the dash/cowl above the gearshift, or if I
push upward on the bottom of the dash in front of the gearshift, the
squeaking stops.

I know this is damned hard to diagnose with so little info, but I
wondered if anyone has expert knowledge on the way the 850 dash/cowl is
held in place, and what might be the cause and remedy for this. Aside
from this squeak, this car is still a pleasure to own. But the squeak
gets tiresome.

Rick

 

You may want to visit volvospeed.com and check out the info on the dash. I
would check to see if everything is already tight, then try loosening a
screw at a time slightly, to locate a stress point. You can get
adhesive-backed felt at craft stores, which you can insert in between gaps
to prevent rubbing squeaks, which is what the NVH engineers use in the auto
industry

 

Thanks! I browsed volvospeed.com and found several diagrams and
explanations. Great reference!

Rick