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12-11-2004, 12:38 PM
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107 Instrument Panel Removal 1986
Hi.
After reading all of the posts, threads and replys I have this feeling that I will have a clock that is right two times per day. It certainly appears that the instrument cluster does not have enough room to be wiggled out without removing the steering wheel and all of the assorted items involved (air bag). Has any one found an easier way to do remove the panel so I can get the clock repaired? Can the steering wheel column be lowered from the dashboard? Just a little? Thanks, Monty
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12-11-2004, 07:31 PM
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If the car is not powered, the air bag cannot go off. This is the consensus of opinion I've seen on this and other boards. I do this all the time. It is, however, a good idea to store it pointing UPWARDS (bag up) while you are working. Note the comments on taking care not to damage the surrounding vinyl padding when removing the panel.
The clock can be fixed 99% of the time by changing capacitors.
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12-11-2004, 07:32 PM
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PS: By powered, I mean, with the BATTERY disconnected. I don't know if having the ignition OFF is sufficient.
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12-12-2004, 12:02 PM
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Instrument Panel removal
Hi, Thanks for the additional information. So I gather that the only way to remove the panel is to remove the steering wheel on my 1986 560. Am I correct that this is because MB changed the design due to the AirBag?
I thought after reading the other threads that using the hook tools that one could wiggle it out. But I guess this was AFTER the simple removal of the steering wheel on earlier 107's. Thanks for you, assistance. Monty
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12-12-2004, 12:38 PM
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On the 107 you have always had to remove the steering wheel to remove the instrument cluster. Just the design.
Again as is posted, be careful of the airbag. Disconnect the battery. Remove the airbag gently and store it on the floor with the bag section up. If it does blow the airbag force pushes the metal canister towards the floor not in the air as a projectile. Dave
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12-12-2004, 08:54 PM
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Make sure to "index" the steering wheel..
Make sure you mark the relationship between the wheel and shaft before you remove it. Simply drawing a mark with a paint pen or some touch up paint will do.
You want to make sure the steering wheel goes on at the same angle it came off. I usually make sure the wheel is perfectly straight before removing it. Neal
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