Removing dashboard cluster
Removing dashboard cluster
Could anyone tell me how to remove the dashboard cluster so I can replace the dashboard bulbs
BMW E21 316 1983
Re: Removing dashboard cluster
It isnt hard so dont panic 
Below the steering wheel and above the pedals is a molded board that has three screws across the top, one in the middle, and one near the speaker above the gas pedal (in right hand drive models---next to the clutch pedal in left hand drive) remove that. Look under the cluster along the front panel(closest to the steering wheel) you should find an @1/2 inch thick aluminium thumb screw that holds the cluster in. Dont forget to disconect the speedo cable before you try to pull the cluster out. Obviously disconect all the wires at thier joints as well. This can be done with the steering wheel in place but it is easier if you take it off first. There are three lights above the cluster in seperate holders.
Below the steering wheel and above the pedals is a molded board that has three screws across the top, one in the middle, and one near the speaker above the gas pedal (in right hand drive models---next to the clutch pedal in left hand drive) remove that. Look under the cluster along the front panel(closest to the steering wheel) you should find an @1/2 inch thick aluminium thumb screw that holds the cluster in. Dont forget to disconect the speedo cable before you try to pull the cluster out. Obviously disconect all the wires at thier joints as well. This can be done with the steering wheel in place but it is easier if you take it off first. There are three lights above the cluster in seperate holders.