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How to pull instrument cluster out on a 1991 560SEL?
I need to replace the flasher bulb on a 1991 560 SEL. Pulling out the instrument cluster seems to be difficult. How do I do it?
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It's easy
I did an air conditioning job and I wrote it up - the first part was pulling the instrument cluster. Here is a link to the write-up on my site:
http://www.funnyyouasked.com/Mercedes/W126/ExpValve/removal_and_replacement_of_expan.htm Go down and you'll see the tool you need - don't make it, it's cheap enough to buy from a dealer, but I provided the dimensions anyhow. I would recommend strongly to put some scotch tape or something protective on the wood (use something that comes off again afterwards!). There is a photo on the writeup of the cluster coming out. Good luck - doing it right only takes about five minutes!
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Henry Bofinger 1989 560 SEL (black/black) 2001 Audi TT Roadster (silver/grey) |
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I wedged a screw driver in there and was able coak it out without damage. I strongly suggest disconnecting the battery as you might possible disconnect the clock terminal and it will spark against the metal back there. When I put my gauges back in they didn't work properly so I had to ground out the gauges with alligator clips as suggested on this forum. Just do everything slowly and there should not be a problem.
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1984 300SD Orient Red/ Palomino 1989 560SEC 2016 Mazda 6 6 speed manual 1995 Ford F-150 reg cab 4.9 5speed manual |
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Good idea about disconnecting the battery. However, I would be nervous about using a screwdriver to wedge it out...
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Henry Bofinger 1989 560 SEL (black/black) 2001 Audi TT Roadster (silver/grey) |
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Nah, I do it all the time. I may have left a little indentation on the dash, but hell. the dash has more cracks than room full of plumbers.
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1984 300SD Orient Red/ Palomino 1989 560SEC 2016 Mazda 6 6 speed manual 1995 Ford F-150 reg cab 4.9 5speed manual |
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push
You can push it out from behind if your arms are long enough,,, really.
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Sorry - my dash is as good as new, so I want NO MARKS!!! There are no cracks, NOTHING! (no kidding - so is the leather (almost), so are the rugs, even the wood - rats! I gotta redo the front suspension! )
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Henry Bofinger 1989 560 SEL (black/black) 2001 Audi TT Roadster (silver/grey) |
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