Instrument Panel Removal

[Doug41]

I need to remove the instrument panel to get at the clock for repair. I've read that with a coat-hanger type tool you can insert it at the 9 and 3 O'clock positions an dpull on the IP. Is this so? Any trouble I an get in? It's an 88 420SEL


Thanks...

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[Benzmac]

The tool is much thinner and stronger than a coat hanger. It is a set of pullers. You do slide them in and turn them to catch the edge and be careful.

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Benzmac:
1981 280GE SWB
1987 16V
ASE CERTIFIED MASTER AUTO TECHNICIAN
SERVICE MANAGER FOR 14 BAY FACILITY
MERCEDES SPECIALIST 8 YRS
PARTNER IN MERCEDESSHOP.COM

[rudy]

Good info....but where exactly you put the pullers in order to remove the IP ? I need to remove my speedo for repairs....Are there any precautions that the need to check other than " be careful"....

Dash removal,

I'm not sure if the dash in your 420 is the same set up as my 300SD 126, but I did make the dash removal tool out of a coat hanger. I looked at the tool in the MB manual and fabricated mine. It worked fine.

Then again, my vehicle is a little older, and the dash is probably not as tight, but it did work, with out paying the money for the factory tool.

Best of Luck.
Peter K

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Wing_Nut
82"300SD

Try this link, they have the tools your looking for. $30.00 for a set. http://www.technictool.com/


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Paul
1992 300TE 4MATIC