The problem with tugging on hooks is that the speedometer cable will tug back. The right way to do this is to drop the panel below the dash. Reach up and disconnect the speedometer cable. Then push the dash pod out from behind.How do I access the instrument cluster in my 1990 Mercedes 300E ito change a burned out warning light?
u need 2 %26quot;instrument cluster hooks%26quot; insert each one on the side of the cluster a little over a quarter the way up on the sides. theres little tabs on the inside that the hooks grab onto. sometimes the can be real stubborn so make sure the hooks dont slip out and scratch the dash. or if there is two slots near the bottom left and bottom right side then you will need instrument cluster %26quot;keys%26quot; you can get the hooks or the keys from a snap-on dealer or truck.How do I access the instrument cluster in my 1990 Mercedes 300E ito change a burned out warning light?
This works on the W126 S-class. (1981 - 1991) Make two hooks from a wire coat hanger, two straight pieces 17cm (7 inches) long, bend 6mm (1/4 inch) into a right angle at at the one end and a slightly bigger one at the other ends to get your fingers behind.
Disconnect battery to be on the safe side and inset the hooks between the instr. panel and the dash at either end. Turn so the small hooks are behind the panel and just pull straight out. The unit is not held in by clips or screws, it is a push fit. Pretty much what Steve H already wrote.
Make sure the replacement lamps are not higher wattage as that can overheat the instr. panel.How do I access the instrument cluster in my 1990 Mercedes 300E ito change a burned out warning light?
You need to LOOK at the car at night and check EVERY lamp on the car, that means removing the rear pods which all the lights mount, check the license plate bulbs, eVERYthing...and while your at it, just spend 15-20 dollars and replace them ALL!!
Avoid the hassle, cause that light can come on just from an old bulb that is just ABOUT to go bad.
Good Luck!
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