How do I remove the clear plastic window over instrument cluster?

[irieite]

I have a 2000 c280 (w202) and I want to install some chrome rings around my gauges, but this requires me to have access to the area directly behind the cluster window.

I know how to remove the cluster (although I haven't done it yet) and I know the gauge cluster can be separated from the housing that includes the window.

My question is, how do I separate the window from the housing? Is it clipped on? Pressed on? Glued on?

[ph7]

hi iriete, i do not think you could remove it. instrument cluster to be replace from behind! you got to remove the whole instrument from behind by under dash. make sure you have some kind of marking system(color tape?) before you pop cluster out from behind. good luck, ph7

[irieite]

Originally Posted by ph7

hi iriete, i do not think you could remove it. instrument cluster to be replace from behind! you got to remove the whole instrument from behind by under dash. make sure you have some kind of marking system(color tape?) before you pop cluster out from behind. good luck, ph7

Thanks for the reply. I understand that I need to remove the cluster. My question is whether or not I can remove the clear plastic lense from the housing to install the chrome gauge rings.

[atikovi]

I recently installed the rings on my 500E and you don't or probably can't remove the housing from the cluster. I just slipped the rings for the smaller outer gauges through the center opening and then the center ring can be squeezed or forced into place.



I also got the rings for my CLK and hope to do it this weekend.

[irieite]

Originally Posted by atikovi

I recently installed the rings on my 500E and you don't or probably can't remove the housing from the cluster. I just slipped the rings for the smaller outer gauges through the center opening and then the center ring can be squeezed or forced into place.

Thanks for the info atikovi. BTW, I think the rings look great!

[shandy]

Once the instrument cluster has been removed from the dashpanel it can be separated, just follow this guide. http://64.233.179.104/translate_c?hl=en&u=http://www.mb-treff.de/tipps-tricks/w202/tachozeiger-klebt-fest/index.php&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dhttp://www.motor-talk.de/f73/s/%26hl%3Den%26lr%3D%26sa%3DG ;
Cheers,Geo.

[bowin]

The cluster casing and the plastic lens is one piece. when you take out the cluster you will see that the dial gauge will be able to pull from rear.

[Matt L]

My goodness. I suppose it's a personal preference, but I very much prefer the look without those rings.

[jaybro]

Originally Posted by irieite

I have a 2000 c280 (w202) and I want to install some chrome rings around my gauges, but this requires me to have access to the area directly behind the cluster window.

I know how to remove the cluster (although I haven't done it yet) and I know the gauge cluster can be separated from the housing that includes the window.

My question is, how do I separate the window from the housing? Is it clipped on? Pressed on? Glued on?

I installed the rings today and they look great. I have the same question as you, how do you remove the clear plastic lens, can't believe it is glued in? someone knows, otherwise how could you install those burl wood covers for the whole cluster face that you see for sale. Come on someone, tell us.

[knutz]

Originally Posted by jaybro

I installed the rings today and they look great. I have the same question as you, how do you remove the clear plastic lens, can't believe it is glued in? someone knows, otherwise how could you install those burl wood covers for the whole cluster face that you see for sale. Come on someone, tell us.

Where do you find the chrome rings? I've got to remove my cluster to repair the odometer so I'd like to put some in while I'm in the neighborhood !
Knutz.

[jaybro]

Originally Posted by knutz

Where do you find the chrome rings? I've got to remove my cluster to repair the odometer so I'd like to put some in while I'm in the neighborhood !
Knutz.

http://www.carpartsdiscount.com/category/parts.mercedesbenz.gaugebezels/