Removing and servicing a 1960s/70s Mercedes-Benz instrument cluster (W108/109/114/115)

...with special attention towards addressing the common issue of rattling glass. If you find this content useful, please 'like' and/or subscribe. Comments are welcome. Thank you!
*Attention W108 owners: there are some slight differences to the removal process, namely the nut behind the cluster. This process is now available for viewing on our channel as part of our W108 heater control removal video.
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[@peteralexander1155]

I just completed this process with your help. No more ringing glas and all cleaned up. Nice and shiny. Thanks.

[@eduardouruena7134]

excellent teachings! Thabnk you

[@MrPhotodoc]

Invaluable advice. Thanks!

[@michaelthemercedesguy]

You're very welcome!

[@RS-np8cu]

Don't forget the nylon retaining nut on a 108 anf 109. AN awkward reach!

[@michaelthemercedesguy]

You're correct! I recently uploaded a video in which I remove the cluster on a W108. Here's the link: ruclips.net/video/ycrZExvzWdo/видео.html

[@keithzaransky9005]

Great video with very clear steps. Would this be the same for a W111 with a wood cluster?? Thanks

[@michaelthemercedesguy]

I do have a video for removing the W111 cluster and testing/replacing various components:
ruclips.net/video/X-_HJnVPhZw/видео.html

[@uhrenlord]

Hello Michael. Thank you for your great Videos! I have a question. How can I remove the cable for the temperature indication from my w 114 coupe 1974? Is the cable long enough to just put out the instrument unit? thank you in advance Oliver

[@michaelthemercedesguy]

There are two ways. One is to disconnect it at the cylinder head. I have a video of this process on a W108 (link below). The other method is to remove the back of the cluster and leave it in the cavity. ruclips.net/video/ycrZExvzWdo/видео.html