I just made my own cluster removal tool out of a tent stake. I just took a couple of large channel-locks and bent about 1/2 inch on the straight end...slightly more than 90 degrees...that is the end to insert into the cluster. The other end is already bent and can be used for gripping your new tool! See attached picure

There are many posts here on how to remove the cluster once you have the tool. Good luck!!

BTW, I used this on my W210's (E300D), however it may also work on other models

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1996 E300D - 183K
1997 E300D - 162K
1982 240D - 160K

Might even work better than the factory tool, as the small hook on the factory tool can slip off and damage the lense on the cluster. Looks a little thick, though.
Gilly

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The price is good;-).....it goes in just fine on my W210's...had to replace a few bulbs....not sure about other models though.

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1987 560SL - 95K
1996 E300D - 183K
1997 E300D - 162K
1982 240D - 160K

I made mine out of an old stainless steel CB antenna. Perfect thickness and quite strong.

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1988 560SEL "Gunther"- 190K passes anything except a gas station
1997 S420 - 265k just bought it with a rebuilt trans. Lovely condition

But what if you get a breaker one nine on the ol CB? How you gonna modulate with all your diesel drivin buddies out on the ol superslab? Come back?

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coat hangers one.

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Oooooh, that's hard on the old speedo cable though.

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I really would keep this as thin as possible, because of the possibility of cracking the dashboard vinyl around the cluster. I made mine out of wire designed for model airplane gear that I happened to find at a hobby store. Very thin, strong, but bendable.

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85 380SL
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I used a hacksaw blade, bent carefully and slowly

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1950 170SD
1951 Citroen 11BN
1953 Citroen 11BNF limo
1953 220a project
1959 180D
1960 190D
1960 Borgward Isabella TS 2dr
1983 240D daily driver
1983 380SL
1990 350SDL daily driver alt
3 x Citroen DS21M, down from 5
3 x Citroen 2CV, down from 6