Poll... which way to remove instrument cluster to change light bulbs - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

#1 12-10-2007, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Hatterasguy

I don't know about the W123 AFAIK its hooked up to oil lines and a speedo cable. But on the W126's you just stick some hooks in the corners and pop it right out. Getting it from below is kind of a big job, their is a ton of stuff you have to remove.

On the W123, you can reach the back of the cluster without removing anything. The speedo cable and oil line should have enough free play to unhook them after it pulls out a few inches.

Hatterasguy · #2 12-10-2007, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Craig

On the W123, you can reach the back of the cluster without removing anything. The speedo cable and oil line should have enough free play to unhook them after it pulls out a few inches.

Ahh I figured that they are pretty different.

spugeddy · #3 12-11-2007, 05:54 PM

can I remove this stuff from the top after it pushes forward, or do you have to get it from below?

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Originally Posted by Craig

On the W123, you can reach the back of the cluster without removing anything. The speedo cable and oil line should have enough free play to unhook them after it pulls out a few inches.

#4 12-11-2007, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by spugeddy

can I remove this stuff from the top after it pushes forward, or do you have to get it from below?

You have to remove the cable, oil line, and wires from the top (tight squeeze). From the bottom you can just barely get your hand in place to push it out. You only have a couple of inches to work with once it's pushed out, but that's the only way to do it.

toomany MBZ · #5 12-11-2007, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by spugeddy

can I remove this stuff from the top after it pushes forward, or do you have to get it from below?

Depends on what you need to get to, removing the speedo cable gives you more access. Be careful when removing the oil line, you'll want to use two wrenches, one to hold the nut fastened to the cluster, the other to loosen the line itself.
Oh, and push from behind, on a 123, just reach up from below.
A 126, you'll have to remove a kick panel.

View Poll Results: Which way would you remove instrument cluster to change dash light bulbs
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