Chris W., Thanks for the superb pictures and the whole article, especially where to insert the tool and pull the cluster. I would like to add two comments:

1) I have the factory tool 140 589 02 33 00 and its length with the handles is 7-1/4".

2) My 1994 E420 does not have a speedometer cable running to the cluster, it is electronic and has an electrical connector in the back. I spent probably an hour looking for the cable and the clip as both your article and the CD Service Manual says it must be unclipped.

Andras

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2004 E500 4Matic 138,000 miles