How to replace bulb behind clock on '99 E-class??
 

Hey guys. My mom's '99 E300 has had the bulb burn out behind the clock section of her dash/cluster. I"m wondering - what's the part number or type of bulb I need, and secondly, how do I go about getting at it to replace it?? Thanks!

The complete instrument cluster housing must be reomved.
You need special removal tools & extreme caution.
Very easy to damage the plastic cluster housing.

MB part number 910141-000000 for the bulbs. Replace at least 3, all of the ones behind the LCD displays. They stay on any time the key is on.

Thanks mb doc, what type of special removal tools? I was told by someone I could gently pull it out by hand, is this not true? Thanks for any tips on getting this done.

You cannot pull it out by hand. That is risking breaking the cluster. The tools only cost a few bucks, so spring for them.

They slide in between the cluster and the dash, and then you ease the cluster out. Your E-Class has an adjustable steering wheel which makes the job easier.

There are many many threads with instructions, so do a search and prepare for lots of info.

BTW, if you are not into the task you can have a dealer do it, and most charge an hour's labour plus the bulbs. Replace them all or you'll be pulling the cluster again soon.

I used the tools to do the bulbs on our 98 E300 and the job took about 30 minutes. I could do it quicker now, but went very slowly as it was my first time. On the C230, it takes longer as I don't have an adjustable steering wheel and have to work to get the cluster around the wheel. The dealer removes the wheel to do the job, but I can do it without.

There is a way to make your own tools using a wire coat hanger, but the MB tools work better.