Creaking (Cabin Noise) in the Prius V Center Console

I just "fixed" mine a few days ago:
I had an old school mouse pad (1/4" thick dense foam with a cloth surface).
Cutting out a strip about 6" x 1/2", I stuffed it down between the "bridge" and the center console using an old hotel credit card/key. It can't be seen from any angle. If it matters, I placed the material side against the console and the rubber side against the "bridge".
So far, even with 30 degree temps, no creaking from that area at least.
I'm going to work on the glovebox next, but it's too cold right now to try flexing that plastic-fear of cracking....

 

Pics? I'm having trouble figuring out where you put the foam....

I get more creaking and rattles during cold weather, but I expect that from contraction of the materials.

 

I didn't take any pix, as it was a pretty easy thing.
It's 25 deg out right now and I'm stuck inside with a 101+ temp.
I'll see what I can do to scrounge one up off the 'net.

Here's one...

 

I have the exact same symptoms with my center console and the same solution for temporarily silencing it (pulling it up or holding it down). I have had it in to the dealer twice now (adding padding on connections) but that hasn't done anything. In fact, it seems I now have new noises that weren't there before the last visit.

I might try out the idea of padding the connection points myself but I'm not convinced that will work either. Toyota clearly has a defect in design here.

 

I can tell you that, in my case, this solution was a complete success-even in 24 deg temps. How long it will last, well, only time will tell.
I think that the key is using enough foam of sufficient density to maintain that pressure.