Gauge Cluster Plexi glass

89vert · 08-09-2011, 08:03 PM

The Gauge Cluster Plexi glass on my 2007 has a crack in it . Is this piece available and what's the easiest way to perform the switch ?

NoFear95 · 08-10-2011, 12:32 AM

Swap it out with a junk yard piece. I don't think this has ever been covered on this MB.

Lukas2009 · 08-10-2011, 08:07 AM

Thats what you will get if you buy a new one.

89vert · 08-10-2011, 08:51 AM

Thanks . Does that piece also include the clear plexiglass that covers the gauges ?

Lukas2009 · 08-10-2011, 10:37 AM

As far as I can remember the plexiglass that comes with the mask is the only plexiglass that covers the gauges.
And you should not try to change only the plexiglass. It has several plastic clips that brake very easy

89vert · 08-11-2011, 08:21 PM

Can you describe the steps in replacing this ? or is it really simple ? Thanks.

waskly · 08-11-2011, 08:27 PM

its a few bolts and pretty easy.

Lukas2009 · 08-12-2011, 03:55 AM

Removing the instrument cluster is very easy.
Removing the mask from the gauges is a little bit tricky. On the picture above you can see the eight black "open" clips that hold them together.

More pictures here:
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=321612

tldt2003 · 09-08-2011, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lukas2009

Removing the instrument cluster is very easy.
Removing the mask from the gauges is a little bit tricky. On the picture above you can see the eight black "open" clips that hold them together.

More pictures here:
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=321612

How do you go about removing the cluster? I have to swap mine out... message center went bad.

tldt2003 · 09-08-2011, 09:01 PM

Anyone have any tips on how to remove the dash around the cluster on these? Are there bolts/screws? Or do it just clip in?

08-09-2011, 08:03 PM	#1
89vert Wannabe Elite Explorer Vancouver 2007 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 5 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Gauge Cluster Plexi glass The Gauge Cluster Plexi glass on my 2007 has a crack in it . Is this piece available and what's the easiest way to perform the switch ?

09-08-2011, 09:01 PM	#10
tldt2003 Wannabe Elite Explorer Johnstown, PA 2006 E.B. Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 92 Vehicle Specs	Anyone have any tips on how to remove the dash around the cluster on these? Are there bolts/screws? Or do it just clip in? __________________ 2006 Eddie Bauer - 4.0L - Rear Seat DVD - Navigation

08-10-2011, 12:32 AM	#2
NoFear95 Wannabe Elite Explorer Phoenix, Az 2006 Limited V-8 Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 84 Vehicle Specs	Swap it out with a junk yard piece. I don't think this has ever been covered on this MB.

08-10-2011, 08:07 AM	#3
Lukas2009 Wannabe Elite Explorer Cologne, Germany 2007 Eddie Bauer V6 Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 268 Vehicle Specs	Thats what you will get if you buy a new one.

08-10-2011, 08:51 AM	#4
89vert Wannabe Elite Explorer Vancouver 2007 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 5 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Thanks . Does that piece also include the clear plexiglass that covers the gauges ?

08-10-2011, 10:37 AM	#5
Lukas2009 Wannabe Elite Explorer Cologne, Germany 2007 Eddie Bauer V6 Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 268 Vehicle Specs	As far as I can remember the plexiglass that comes with the mask is the only plexiglass that covers the gauges. And you should not try to change only the plexiglass. It has several plastic clips that brake very easy

08-11-2011, 08:21 PM	#6
89vert Wannabe Elite Explorer Vancouver 2007 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 5 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Can you describe the steps in replacing this ? or is it really simple ? Thanks.

08-12-2011, 03:55 AM	#8
Lukas2009 Wannabe Elite Explorer Cologne, Germany 2007 Eddie Bauer V6 Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 268 Vehicle Specs	Removing the instrument cluster is very easy. Removing the mask from the gauges is a little bit tricky. On the picture above you can see the eight black "open" clips that hold them together. More pictures here: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=321612