Thanks guys!

Thanks to the tips I got yesterday concerning changing the instrument bulbs on my C230, they are all done today.

Removing the airbag took about 5 minutes.

Removing the hex bolt was another matter. Cripes is it on TIGHT! Not wanting to use the steering lock for support, I enlisted some help, and we got it off. I bought the special cluster-pulling tools from MB, and they worked really well. Changed the seven bulbs, and back in the cluster went.

The wheel went back on, and then the airbag. (got the horn wiring done properly too)

Made sure I didn't turn the key on with the bag off, and no warning lights!

Since I don't wear a watch, I was REALLY missing that clock...

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John Shellenberg
1998 C230 "Black Betty" 240K

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John
That bolt is a real pain, isn't it!? Jeez, I couldn't get it off for the life of me! I bought a tool, and even had my brothers try it... but nothing! I eventually had to drive it with the airbag off (SRS light was already on anyway... still have to take care of that.. grr) down to a Chevron service station where I had one of the guys use the air pressure tool or whatever.
Anyway, I'm glad it worked out.

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2006 E350 w/ 155k miles (Daily Driver)

Previous:
1993 300E 3.2L Sedan w/ close to about 300k miles
2003 E500 Brilliant Silver (Had 217k miles when totalled!)
1989 300E with 289,000 miles (had for <1 yr while in HI)
03 CLK 500 cabrio (Mom's)
2006 C230k (Dad's)
1999 S420 (Mom's/Dad's)
2000 C230k Sport sedans
2001 CLK320 Cabrio (Mom's)
1995 C280 My First Mercedes-Benz... (155k miles. EXCEPTIONAL AUTOMOBILE. Was Very hard to let go of!)