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Instrument Cluster Removal Problems
Had a bit of good weather today so I went out to lube my speedo cable as per information I got from my original post: Ghost Noise, Screeching Dash, Possessed!. From the description in the thread, I thought it would be a simple process but I cannot shove the instrument panel out from the back further than about an inch. What gives? Is there something else I need to do first?
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Raise the hood. The speedometer cable goes through a clamping device. Release the clamp and that will give you the extra slack you need. Oil pressure tube will be the next tight connection. Use two wrenches to avoid damage.
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Also, be carefull of the connector behind the gauges. It likes to come apart rather than unplug. That releases a bunch of pins (12 I think) that are a PITA to get back in the right spot.
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You can reach and undo the speedo cable from underneath the dash. If it's been a while since it's been out, it can be a pita, and I don't mean the bread. Try alternating sides too, and sticking the tongue out the other side of the mouth.
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I always reach up around the ignition and unscrew the cable. I take everything loose from under the dash so i don't risk breaking anything.
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I don`t seem to get enough slack on the spedo cable undoing the clamps, and trying to get my hand between the cluster and the dash to unscrew the collar.
I undo the clamps, but also take the cable out of the trans. this will give you the most slack. Charlie
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x2. The tongue really helps too.
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Yes... Make sure you pull evenly from all sides of this connector with minimal wiggle and DO NOT use a screwdriver or something similar to pry it off. It will break, guaranteed. This connector is made out of some brittle plastic (I think it might be made of a melamine type plastic.) The half-moon portion broke on mine. I marked pin 5 and socket 5 and matched them up to put it back on. I lubricated the pins for this connector with some synthetic grease to aid in the removal should I need to get it off in the future.
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Speedo cable on w124s can ONLY be removed by pulling the instrument cluster. But make sure you unclip the cable from the black panel BEFORE pulling the cluster.
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True, but OP's talking about a w123. W126's are the same as 124's, with their electric speedo's. (and I don't mean swim suit)
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Geeze squabble I was going to say I can show you how to remove it since I've done it a million times. This thread is kinda old!
My trick is to stick my hand up behind the dash and push it out gently. Then I disconnect the spedo cable. Once that is loose I can easily free everything else!
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