W210 Binnacle removal

[jberks]

Hi,
I am toying with stripping down the binnacle and cleaning the contacts for the temp and clock displays as they vary randomly from almost ok to unreadable.
So,
1) any reason I shouldn't attempt this?
and 2) Whats the procedure for removing the binnacle ? (push from behind, need a removal tool?)
oh and 3), aside from disconnecting the battey to avoid upsetting the SRS, is there anything else I should think about?
thanks.

 

[louisjames]

ive done it on previous mercs, it may reset your trip meter, and yes id agree disconnect battery, iv read it on here before somewhere too. not sure bout srs, i fitted a stereo in my and asusual, blew a fuse rushing the wiring, yet after that my srs lite was lit? i later discoerd that hte stereo is on the same fuse as srs (why!!?) and deteced voltage drop, to which i now have to have reset by dealer! ££££££££

i was thinking about taking mine out to fit the chrome bezels you can buy for them, i thought they looked nice. oh, and yes they pull out. no screws