Abstract: A method for mounting interior vehicle trim parts in which two trim parts are supported adjacent one another and in which a bead of buffer material is disposed between mating surfaces of the two trim parts. The bead is included to reduce noises such as buzzes, squeaks and rattles produced by contact and relative motion between the first and second trim parts at their mating surfaces. The bead is mechanically locked into a recess in one of the mating surfaces by forming a recess in the mating surface then applying buffer material in the recess. The buffer material is applied in such a way as to form the bead. The bead is allowed to mechanically connect to the first trim part as a result of the hardening of the buffer material within the recess.

Abstract: A method for assembling interior vehicle trim parts including panels and components in which two trim parts are disposed adjacent one another and in which a bead of buffer material is disposed between mating surfaces of the two trim parts. The bead is included to reduce noises such as buzzes, squeaks and rattles produced by contact and relative motion between the first and second trim parts at their mating surfaces. The bead is mechanically locked into a recess in one of the mating surfaces. The bead is mechanically locked to a mating surface by forming a recess in the mating surface then applying buffer material in the recess. The buffer material is applied in such a way as to form a bead of buffer material on the mating surface. The bead is allowed to mechanically connect to the first trim part as a result of the hardening of the buffer material within the recess.