dhctrading

Does anyone know how to remove the factory instrument cluster out of an 05' clk500? I see slots on the bottom corners, special tool to stick in there to release it?

CLK Masters

Sorry man, no idea. never had to go that far.

good luck, and don't break any clips.

FastE550

MB sells the tool its called instrument cluster removal tool. Its set of 2 pics with handles. All you do is stick in the holes and the end of the tool has a hook you turn 1/4 of a turn and pull together with both hands on both hooks.

dynomite05

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MERCE...motiveQ5fTools

rennwerkes

+1 on these tools. Don't fool yourself into using home made wires. These tools are very well made and very strong.
One bit of advice, check with your local dealer or mail order Mercedes dealers. Good chance they'll be cheaper than Ebay.

dhctrading

thanks guys for the input but i cut up some metal hangers and it worked just fine...

dynomite05

Why did you have to take out your cluster? New one?

FatTony001

to put one with a lower milage

dynomite05

lol

Dmtypr

Hello! Im trying to remove my InstrumentCluster how did you made the "special tool" can you send me some pictures? I would really appreciate it thanks!

Rudeney

This is for the W203, but the W209 is the same. The first few pics show you what you are doing and what the homemade tool looks like:

http://benzbits.com/w203/cluster.html