Gauge cluster removal

[tandys]

can anyone tell me how I remove the gauge clster to replace a bulb please

cheers

Sean

[budmur]

It depends on the car. On my 528e, it's fairly easy:

1) Remove steering wheel
2) Remove 2 phillips screws from the top of the gage cluster.
3) Pry out cluster using a small flat blade cluster
4) Detach the wiring harnesses. This is actually the most painful part, since there's a lot of connections, and several of them can be interchanged. I typicially make a little diagram
5) Replace the bulbs
6) Reverse to reinstall

[tandys]

thanks Bud

I'll let you know how I get on

[Jared at Pelican Parts]

Wait a sec, you have an airbag? You might not want to remove it. Should be removed by the dealer.

[tandys]

I realised that later Bud's must be an older car with no air baig. So it is off to the dealer for me "with credit card"

Thanks for the replies guys

Sean

[budmur]

I prefer to think of it as a "classic"

[911novice]

I wouldn't go to the dealer yet. I've taken the gauges out of my 95 525 twice and it's not too difficult if you take your time. First get access from under the dash by removing the panal above the foot brake. Alos move the steering wheel all the way out. I didn't have to remove the wheel but it took some thought to get it out. You can reach up there also get yourself a good light. It's a tight fit but a little patience will save you a bundle.

[BMWCowboy]

Would be nice to know what kind OF CAR this is.....but most of the newer cars you dont have to remove the steering wheel...just remove two screws and wiGgle out past the steerin wheel