johnmarkp Posted April 11, 2023 Report Share Posted April 11, 2023 On my 2019 ST I get creaking noises from the arm rest. I am pretty sure it is caused by the cover for the hinge and hinge arms. See the attached. Does anyone know how to take this apart? I don't want to just start pulling it apart and hoping for the best. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haz Posted April 12, 2023 Report Share Posted April 12, 2023 (edited) The 2019 Edge Workshop Manual and Ford's online parts website, FordParts.com, provide some insights. This illustration from the Workshop Manual indicates removing the Floor Console side trim panels exposes much of the hinge assembly and adjacent components that could be contributing to the creaking noise, and any possible surface vibration in components that you might be able to isolate, by feel, as you move the lid up & down... Workshop Manual direction on Side Trim Panel removal... Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Interior Trim Remover Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. All vehicles Release the clips and remove the RH floor console finish panel. Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover Release the clips, push pin and remove the LH floor console side trim panel. Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover Open floor console armrest. Release the clips, push pin and remove the RH floor console side trim panel. Disconnect the electrical connector. Release the clips, push pin and remove the LH floor console side trim panel. Resulting console appearance... Document download links> Floor Console - Right Hand, Upper Side Trim Panel Removal - Illustration - 2019 Edge Workshop Manual.pdf Floor Console - Left Hand, Upper Side Trim Panel Removal - Illustration - 2019 Edge Workshop Manual.pdf Floor Console - Right Hand, Side Trim Panel Removal - Illustration - 2019 Edge Workshop Manual.pdf Floor Console - Left Hand, Side Trim Panel Removal - Illustration - 2019 Edge Workshop Manual.pdf Floor Console with Side Trim Panels Removed - Illustration - 2019 Edge Workshop Manual.pdf The FordParts website provides an exploded view Floor Console parts illustration on this page (link)... ...which can be zoomed and dragged about in order to see fastener & component relationships to, hopefully, aid in your correction of the noise issue... Good luck! Edited April 12, 2023 by Haz 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma-2 Posted April 29, 2023 Report Share Posted April 29, 2023 Save yourself some time. Spray the hinges with silicone spray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnmarkp Posted May 1, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2023 The noises were not from hinges. The small plastic panel that has the hinge guards attached was the culprit. Circled in the picture in green. I used plastic epoxy to tie it to the plastic part that has the arm rest cushion on it. That stopped the noise. The small panel cannot be removed without breaking the tabs that hold it in place. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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