Instrument cluster

aquasition · 12-18-2011, 09:02 PM

Hi folks. How difficult it would be to replace the left most bulb ilumunating the left corner of the instrument cluster ? is it doable at home, or take it to a pro? Thanks.

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desired_speeds · 12-18-2011, 10:41 PM

its very easy if you have the instrument cluster removal tools.

ob1kenobi · 12-18-2011, 11:09 PM

where do you get them from?

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Originally Posted by desired_speeds

its very easy if you have the instrument cluster removal tools.

Strigoi · 12-18-2011, 11:53 PM

Just go by an indy shop and have them pop it out for you. You can still drive the car with it loose (or with it fully taken out).

RobertG · 12-19-2011, 09:03 AM

You can get the tools on ebay or at the dealer.

saintz · 12-19-2011, 11:25 AM

You can make them with a coat hanger (search for that term on here). I have taken it out with a screw driver and even my bare hands. The key is to understand how it fits in there, where to pull, and how hard. Don't scratch anything or put to much pressure on the glass, which can break.

How to remove instrument cluster on w210 sw

503C43 ////AMG · 12-19-2011, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by saintz

You can make them with a coat hanger (search for that term on here). I have taken it out with a screw driver and even my bare hands. The key is to understand how it fits in there, where to pull, and how hard. Don't scratch anything or put to much pressure on the glass, which can break.

How to remove instrument cluster on w210 sw

+1 on the coat hangers. After you do it once you will laugh at how easy it is. Took me about 30 minutes the first time but now that I have done it I could have the cluster out and back in, in less than 15 minutes.

I have a DIY in the C43 section.

12-18-2011, 10:41 PM	#2
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12-18-2011, 11:53 PM	#4
Strigoi Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Martinez, CA Posts: 545 Drives: 2001 E55, 2002 Dodge Durango	Just go by an indy shop and have them pop it out for you. You can still drive the car with it loose (or with it fully taken out). __________________ 2001 E55 - Goodridge SS brake lines, Plasti-dipped grill, flat badge, Bilstein Sport shocks, H&R springs w/ 1 coil removed from the fronts and 1/4 from the rears 2002 Dodge Durango 1977 Ford F250 4x4 Highboy - 351M/4spd manual, 33" tires, it's a beast - Sold 12-22-12 :(

12-19-2011, 11:25 AM	#6
saintz MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 1,795 Drives: 2003 CL600	You can make them with a coat hanger (search for that term on here). I have taken it out with a screw driver and even my bare hands. The key is to understand how it fits in there, where to pull, and how hard. Don't scratch anything or put to much pressure on the glass, which can break. How to remove instrument cluster on w210 sw __________________ 2003 CL600 - Eurocharged 2009 C300 (wife) 2001 E55 AMG - RENNtech Stage 1, Lorinser (sold) 1999 CLK 320 (sold) 2003 WRX, Stage 4 (sold)

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12-19-2011, 09:03 AM	#5
RobertG MBWorld Fanatic! 2002 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,804 Drives: things with and without wheels	You can get the tools on ebay or at the dealer.

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