Leandro

Someone please tell me how to remove gauge cluster on a 1994 C220? Or provide me a link with a "how to." Thanks!

pointman

"search" button.

Leandro

"search" button gets "nothing"

vas2vas

you need a set of special tools (cluster hooks), you slide them on each side, twist to latch on and firmly pull out... at least one member made his own tools, but generally you can get them from a dealer p/n: 140 589 02 33 00 cost I think is under $20.

DougandhisC280

or use a couple allen wrenches. Slide them in the top about 2 inches from the side, turn them enough so they catch on and pull. It's nothing too difficult.

SLCPUNK

I need to just clean my needles because they are sticking.

Could I just pull it out enough to take the front plastic off ?

Or am I going to have to remove the entire unit to get to the needles?

Thanks.

DougandhisC280

Not sure, I've never gone that far. Pull it out and take a look. Let me know how it goes because my needles stick too. I just figure it'll be a good excuse if I get pulled over.

Leandro

This has been great advise. Just what i was looking for. I would like to ask though, this "pulling out" will remove the gauge pod cluster (like I would lke to do) or is it to remove the glass that covers the gauges in the gauge pod cluster?

pointman

entire cluster.

SLCPUNK

Can I just pull it out enough to remove the pastic cover?

Without removing it all the way.

Leandro

Hey you guys thanks for the directions! I just did it and it was so easy. I did it the poor man's way too and used allen wrench (as recommended above) instead of getting the pulling hooks from dealer. Just as a tip, use a pair of pliers to grip the allen wrenches when you pull for a better grip than you could do with your hands. Anyway, it came right out, like you guys said it would. Thanks!!!!

SLCPUNK

Why did you have to take it out anyway?

Did you have to disconnect anything fromt he transmisison first or no?

SLCPUNK

OK I used a coat hanger and made my own hooks. It took me all of 2 minutes to get the cluster out.

Now...can somebody please tell me how to get this clear plastic cover off (so I don't break it trying) to clean the needles?

I'd really appreciate it.

pointman

i smell odometer roll back.

SLCPUNK

So.........now that the original poster has taken his cluster out, could you kindly share with us how to get that lense cover off?

Just think...you could help somebody who needs it!

Thanks

Leandro

I didnt see how to remove lense. I just dealt with an electrical issue behind the pod. I wish I paid attention as to how to remove the lense so I could offer advice. Sorry!

dreamfootage

HELLO,
NEW HERE.
DO U HAVE TO REMOVE THE STEERING TO GET THE CLUSTER OFF..?

Capt

If you have a telescopic steering column then you don't need to remove the steering wheel. If not, it is possible to remove the cluster without taking off the sttering wheel but you will have to do some wiggling to get it out. This could be a risky option as you might scratch the cluster lens. My advice would be to remove the steering wheel.