I know its been covered and I saw a link to a guy using modified wire coat hangers to remove the cluster. I tried this but the wire ‘hooks’ just straightened out again and it kept slipping out which was a bit scary as I nearly damaged the surrounding padding. I wondered if anybody has tried any other methods? i.e. is it possible to somehow push it out from behind? Is it held in just by friction? Does it clip in? Any input would be appreciated. Thanks
Instrument cluster removal question
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I know its been covered and I saw a link to a guy using modified wire coat hangers to remove the cluster. I tried this but the wire ‘hooks’ just straightened out again and it kept slipping out which was a bit scary as I nearly damaged the surrounding padding. I wondered if anybody has tried any other methods? i.e. is it possible to somehow push it out from behind? Is it held in just by friction? Does it clip in? Any input would be appreciated. Thanksrenault12ts
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The hooks should be bent beyond 90 degrees so that they can't straighten out...works for me.
StevenN
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I was talking to my garage today when i picked up my car from having another repair.
I have a bulb out on the display and asked how they tackle the job.
They told me to try and wait till the car is warm as pulling on cold plastic can cause it to break.
spray some silicone between the cluster and the surrounding trim and let it soak in.
With the steering wheel down and out the way gently pull the cluster out of the dash. if you have a wide flat lever to help ease it out then this may help. Also if you have some latex gloves on this may help pulling it out.
I am going to give it a go when the weather gets warmer but if it looks like i might bodge it I will take it back to the gentle hands of my trusted mechanic
I have a bulb out on the display and asked how they tackle the job.
They told me to try and wait till the car is warm as pulling on cold plastic can cause it to break.
spray some silicone between the cluster and the surrounding trim and let it soak in.
With the steering wheel down and out the way gently pull the cluster out of the dash. if you have a wide flat lever to help ease it out then this may help. Also if you have some latex gloves on this may help pulling it out.
I am going to give it a go when the weather gets warmer but if it looks like i might bodge it I will take it back to the gentle hands of my trusted mechanic
EDZ649
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It is just held in by fitting very snug, there are no screws/clips that need to be removed. It is possible to push it out from behind, you will need to remove the lower dash trim to gain access. Alternatively you could just buy the proper tools from MB or ebay, they are not that expensive.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MERCEDES-PULL...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2c54859708
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MERCEDES-PULL...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2c54859708
StevenN
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There you go a brilliant picture of two bits of wire bent at a right angle.
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When removing the binacle, it really does take some force to pull out. The best way is to wiggle from side-to-side.
I didn't have the "Pullers" and after attempting the removal with wire coat hangers (no chance) I ended up using two back door keys (I know) to get the pod out. This is do-able if you take care not to damage the surrounding area - just carefully ease past the soft part of the dash an you're in.
One thing I would recommend before reinserting the pod back in would be to apply a little grease to the bottom central part that retains the unit in place. This will make any future removel much easier.
I didn't have the "Pullers" and after attempting the removal with wire coat hangers (no chance) I ended up using two back door keys (I know) to get the pod out. This is do-able if you take care not to damage the surrounding area - just carefully ease past the soft part of the dash an you're in.
One thing I would recommend before reinserting the pod back in would be to apply a little grease to the bottom central part that retains the unit in place. This will make any future removel much easier.
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Watch THIS. Easy peasy.
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Its easy with the correct tools honest guv
rumelk
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if you've got a w124 then just having the bent tool is not enough. What you need to do is remove the passenger side mat and you will see the speedo cable, pull this cable towards to about an inch and then put the bent tool on either side to pull the speedo out.
I jacked my one up and loosened the speedo cable from the gearbox [haynes manual sayes to remove it, but loosening should be enough], but i managed to do it from the passenger side, once this is done the speedo should just pop out.
I jacked my one up and loosened the speedo cable from the gearbox [haynes manual sayes to remove it, but loosening should be enough], but i managed to do it from the passenger side, once this is done the speedo should just pop out.
white speedo cable ?
My last hope is the red fuse on the back of the cluster. After lifting the carpet, trim etc. I can’t find the white Speedo cable, which is described as a thin white cable clipped to the lower steering column. There is a fat black cable exiting to the left into the transmission tunnel, when I moved the cluster it moved too, so its probably the one, but and there’s no play in it, I was going to detach it from underneath the car and I found to my horror a large plastic aerodynamic shield covering the belly of the car, so it looks like I’ll have to remove the trim above the cluster…or find someone with ultra-skinny hands and arms?
My last hope is the red fuse on the back of the cluster. After lifting the carpet, trim etc. I can’t find the white Speedo cable, which is described as a thin white cable clipped to the lower steering column. There is a fat black cable exiting to the left into the transmission tunnel, when I moved the cluster it moved too, so its probably the one, but and there’s no play in it, I was going to detach it from underneath the car and I found to my horror a large plastic aerodynamic shield covering the belly of the car, so it looks like I’ll have to remove the trim above the cluster…or find someone with ultra-skinny hands and arms?
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Done it with coat hangers, no problem!
... Well problem is I then proceeded to press on the LCD and cracked the main screen while messing about but that's another story!
Anyways I find it easier to shift 1 side first, and then pull the other.
... Well problem is I then proceeded to press on the LCD and cracked the main screen while messing about but that's another story!
Anyways I find it easier to shift 1 side first, and then pull the other.
