First, disconnect the battery ground, and place the steering wheel in the lowest position. Remove the plastic trim on the left side of the light switch, then remove the light switch by pushing the plastic catch to the left of the switch. Remove the trim to the right of the cluster, exposing two screws that are also to be removed. Remove the screws securing the instrument cluster, then tilt the cluster downward to disconnect the electrical plugs. The cluster can now be easily removed by pulling it directly out of the opening.
The door chime is located inside the driver's side door. It is part of an instrument cluster that controls the interior lights, locks, and alarm.
Purchase or borrow the Mercedes cluster removal keys 9 bucks on eBay, and place them in the slots on the side of the cluster and pull the cluster straight out. Takes 2 minutes Get the cluster repaired in the USA for around $250
very carefuly
Turn it
you cant you have to swap out the whole instrument cluster. I just had the same problem with mine.
17mm lug wrench.
With a hammer/crowbar and some elbow grease
You cant Its part of the instrument cluster If you did the engine wont run
Yes
Have to remove the whole glove box first
Your dash lights may be in need of replacement... Instrument Cluster Removal & Installation 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. 2. Remove the cluster opening trim panel. 3. On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, remove the loop on the indicator cable assembly from the retainer pin. Remove the thumbwheel bracket screw from the cable bracket and slide the bracket out of the slot in the steering column tube. 4. Remove the instrumental cluster retaining bolts. 5. Pull the instrumental cluster out of the instrument panel. 6. Detach the electrical connectors. 7. Remove the instrument cluster. To install; 8. The installation is the reverse of the removal. 9. Connect the battery cable, and check the operation of all gauges, lights and signals. *** Turn the light bulb housing counter clock wise. Sometimes they are very hard to turn. Don't be afraid to turn them. ***
Sure, as long as the brightness control isn't turned off.