SL/R129: Dim outside temperature indicator
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From: southern new jersey
2003 SL500
Dim outside temperature indicator
I recently noticed that my outside temperature indicator is dim. How can I fix it?
RRV -- 1999 sl 500, 1988 xjs convertible , 2001 xj8
Thanks
RRV -- 1999 sl 500, 1988 xjs convertible , 2001 xj8
Thanks
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From: Southern Illinois
82 380SL 96 SL500
Many suggest making the removal tools, but I found them at harbor freight for under $10 with additional MB dash tools.
If the cluster is a little tight, it's recommended to remove the pad under the dash & give a little assistance pushing out on the cluster from behind. Make sure when inserting the tools to insert far enough that when twisted you're pulling from the back. Also note the location in the video where the tools are inserted. Also note that the steering wheel needs to be moved out and down to enable removal.
Mine was tight enough that I removed part of the rubber friction tape to enable easier future removal.
If I've forgotten anything, here's a video showing it as part of a major dash removal.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZn2uccojVA
If the cluster is a little tight, it's recommended to remove the pad under the dash & give a little assistance pushing out on the cluster from behind. Make sure when inserting the tools to insert far enough that when twisted you're pulling from the back. Also note the location in the video where the tools are inserted. Also note that the steering wheel needs to be moved out and down to enable removal.
Mine was tight enough that I removed part of the rubber friction tape to enable easier future removal.
If I've forgotten anything, here's a video showing it as part of a major dash removal.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZn2uccojVA
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From: Southern Illinois
82 380SL 96 SL500
Sorry, can't recall which color was required. IIRC there were a couple of choices from Autohausaz and I just ordered one of each. Of course after you've removed it the first time, it's absolutely nothing to do it again, especially if you insure it isn't in as tight.
