How do i remove the oval piece of plastic around the sunroof controls in my 02 Mini CooperS without breaking the trim?

Im referring to the black oval piece which has two smaller ovals on it. One for the roof, and the other to make it look symetrical from what i gather. I have a nasty hum/vibrating sound inside there when the car hits certain RPMS and want to pull the black piece off, fix it, and put together.

Thanks in advance

 

I have the same rattle/buzz/creak. The dealership "fixed" it last winter, but it's back. The cold weather seems to bring it on.

I hope someone can tell us how to remove that panel -- although I don't know how to fix the noise once the panel is off. What were your thoughts on that?

- Angie

 

once open, im gonna put some foam/sponge like substance in between the rubbing items. Providing it wont inhibit the way it works

wont really know till i open it i guess

 

The dash board is known to make noises.

check out this link.

http://usminiclub.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=153.html

This doesnt have anything to do with the upper panel making noise but i thought it could help for other noises.