Dash disassembley
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2001 CLK-430
Dash disassembley
Hey guys,
I need some help with something. I have a 2001 CLK-430. On my dash, there's a loose bulb somewhere on the speedometer around the 120-160 area. Either way, it looks pretty bad. But, when I tap on the top of the dash it comes right back on. So, I'm assuming it's a loose wire.
Can anyone help me on how I can get behind the cluster so that I can see what the problem is?
Thanks in advance.
I need some help with something. I have a 2001 CLK-430. On my dash, there's a loose bulb somewhere on the speedometer around the 120-160 area. Either way, it looks pretty bad. But, when I tap on the top of the dash it comes right back on. So, I'm assuming it's a loose wire.
Can anyone help me on how I can get behind the cluster so that I can see what the problem is?
Thanks in advance.
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well, the bulbs that light up the cluster don't have wires..
if you remove the cluster, you see there are a bunch of bulbs in the back, and they are just twist locked... half a turn to install, half a turn the other way to remove...
it may just be that the bulb is a little lose... and yeah, the cluster is pretty easy to remove..
if you remove the cluster, you see there are a bunch of bulbs in the back, and they are just twist locked... half a turn to install, half a turn the other way to remove...
it may just be that the bulb is a little lose... and yeah, the cluster is pretty easy to remove..
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It's kind of hard to explain. But you try to grab cluster from under the dash and pull towards you. The cluster will come free. Remember to pull the steering wheel out as far as you can. When the dash comes loose there will be a couple of plugs in the back that unplug. from there you should have no problem changing the necessary bulb. Hope this helps
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Originally posted by whiteyford
O.K. I just went to my car to try it. You need to put your hands on the sides of the cluster and pull outward. Use the side of the dash for leverage.; It takes a couple good pulls but it will come out. I just did it.
O.K. I just went to my car to try it. You need to put your hands on the sides of the cluster and pull outward. Use the side of the dash for leverage.; It takes a couple good pulls but it will come out. I just did it.
so, in the end, i just made my own tool using those metal clothes hangers (from the dry cleaners)...
came out much easier...
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Cluster Tools
You Can Use The MERCEDES Tool for the Cluster (Combi Hooks) 2
or try to push it out from under the dash. after you remove the under dash panel ..The Combi Hooks Work Great!
or try to push it out from under the dash. after you remove the under dash panel ..The Combi Hooks Work Great!
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Originally posted by whiteyford
O.K. I just went to my car to try it. You need to put your hands on the sides of the cluster and pull outward. Use the side of the dash for leverage.; It takes a couple good pulls but it will come out. I just did it.
O.K. I just went to my car to try it. You need to put your hands on the sides of the cluster and pull outward. Use the side of the dash for leverage.; It takes a couple good pulls but it will come out. I just did it.
