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Old Jan 13, 2009 | 08:52 PM
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Exclamation instrument cluster removal.

Hey there guys. One illumination lights in my instrument panel digital display when out.

Can I just switch out the light bulb?

If so, does anyone know how to remove the instrument panel. (gauge cluster)?

I already tried but I don't want to break anything since I do not see any screws. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks!
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Old Jan 13, 2009 | 10:37 PM
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you need a special tool to remove the cluster....i think but not 100% sure someone in this forum was selling them as i saw in another thread....
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Old Jan 13, 2009 | 10:45 PM
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http://www.mercedesshop.com/diy/mb_t...ls.php?page=47

you can buy the tool online or at the dealer... some people use a bent coat hanger or if you're patient you can work it out by hand. It's only held in by a tight fit.
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Old Jan 13, 2009 | 11:02 PM
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Ok thanks for the replys guys. I actually got it to come out without a scratch.

Its held in with four clips that you need to disengage simultaneously using flat head screw drivers. You can see them using a flashlight.

The light bulb is very simple to replace. You can even replace it with a different color if you like.
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Old Jan 14, 2009 | 12:13 AM
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Originally Posted by eXpLiCitW210
Ok thanks for the replys guys. I actually got it to come out without a scratch.

Its held in with four clips that you need to disengage simultaneously using flat head screw drivers. You can see them using a flashlight.

The light bulb is very simple to replace. You can even replace it with a different color if you like.
If you dont mind I would like to know how did you take it out?? pics. would be great. Thanks in advance

Andy
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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 12:21 AM
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Four flat blade blunt dinner knives inserted at 10, 2, 4 and 8 oclock, view by feel or by small flash light, seperating the clips from the indent on the cluster. Then gently wiggle the unit out and disconnect the two wire looms on the back. they only attach one way so no screw up. "It is easy as cake"
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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 05:41 AM
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hi ej,
nice work man im still unable to get it out i tried coat hanger but it didnt worked infact i injured my hand as well can u plese take pictures and explain in more details which clips ur talking about and did u get it out with knives?ill really appericite ur help..... and one more thing do u or ny one else know about the bulbs used in cluster, digital screen ie: millage, clock. and center console ie: temperature dials and roof and widow switches........ and how many are they........what is the sizes............. and the names of them. i actually wanna to replace stock with blue led. and the seller wants to know theses things he has them for all type of cars but he just wanna to know sizes names and actuall amount of them. please need help from all u gys

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