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how do i change the instument panal lights

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Old 06-04-2007, 11:00 PM
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how do i change the instument panal lights

i have a 300e and i was woundering in my dash board where the speedometer is etc... one of the lights went out, but i cant figure out how to change it, or take the light out or anything. and i dont want to break it.can anyone tell me how to do it please? thanks
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Yeah I kinda need that info too, my lights are soo dim and even with the knob turned to the max, its as a dull as a donkey's intelligence !!

I have that special tool to pull the cluster out, but....didnt know how to pull it out !!

Plus, I also have the chrome rings..which i want to install....so if anyone can write that part up too....would be great !!
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http://www.mercedesshop.com/Wikka/W124InstCluster
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Doesn't say how to install the Chrome Gauge Rings. Anyone who's done it, any ready advice available ?
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you need to pull the cluster out and remove the guages from the cluster housing then insert the rings in through the back. Not that hard.
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Sounds good !! Thanks

There's no way that the Glass separates from the entire housing does it? I also got this Carbon Fibre thing to go on to the instrument cluster.....so yeah !!
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Sounds good !! Thanks

There's no way that the Glass separates from the entire housing does it? I also got this Carbon Fibre thing to go on to the instrument cluster.....so yeah !!
The glass ( plastic) can be separated from the cluster, but there is a strong chance that it will crack as you attempt to seperate it !
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The glass ( plastic) can be separated from the cluster, but there is a strong chance that it will crack as you attempt to seperate it !
LOL .....thanx for the advance warning !! So...whats the best approach to it? Get it done by a profession and pay **** loads, or take a chance and if it breaks...buy a new plastic.....that is if its even sold !!! Plus...how much would it cost !! If it's too expensive, then I guess I shouldn't bother with it !! What a waste though !!

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