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1986 Mercedes Benz 420sel Repair Question


Topics covered: Instrument cluster, Speedometer, Coolant.
Mileage: 150,000 miles.

Asked on March 15, 2011

Fuel lightbulb replacement

How do you replace fuel gauge bulb in 86'420sel benz
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Replied on March 15, 2011

NOTE :
The indicator Instrument (9) for coolant temperature, fuel, oil pressure warning buzzer, economy can only be replaced as a unit.

On vehicles without a trip computer a conductor fuse has been phased-in series production from 5/87 in the instrument cluster assembly.

For identification purposes, this holder is red in color and must be replaced completely if required.

Removal and Installation of Indicator Instrument :

Remove Instrument Cluster. See: Remove/Install Instrument Cluster
Remove Speedometer. See: Speedometer Replacement
Remove Screw (6).
Remove Control Resistor (7).
Remove Screws (8).
Remove indicator Instrument (9).
Reinstall in reverse order.

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