SL/R230: dashboard bubbling
05-09-2021, 11:23 AM
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dashboard bubbling
Hi, I recently purchased a 2004 sl500 and the dashboard is coming unglued where the instrument panel meets the main dash. See pic. Is this common for these and is there a fix? Thanks
05-10-2021, 12:23 AM
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I have the same issue with my 2003 SL and was told by my indie in Florida that I will need the dash replaced. I find it hard to believe there is not someone that can help with a repair of this nature. I can't imagine how much of the dash would almost disintegrate during removal as I have removed several other interior trim parts and seen it first hand. Anxious to hear from anyone who has dealt with this issue.
05-11-2021, 10:50 AM
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2005 R 230 SL350 (M112 3.7). Sold the 1966 W113 230SL recently
Muy dash is okay so I never did this, but here's the WIS document about removing the instrument cluster panel from the dash. Believe it or not - no tools needed for this. Perhaps it would allow you to get glue under the bubbling material and straighten things back to its German luster.
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