clock removal process

[mauro12]

Hi Guys , i've been having my clock not working for more than 10 years , now it's time to repair. Do you have some video procedure on how to remove and put back again ? i read that you need to remove the glove box first . The most challenging part is to re align the glove box once again . Any suggestion would be helpful. Mine is the original one and suddenly stopped working about 10 years ago. The light bulb is also not working. I would prefer to keep originality and not put the quartz movement . Since i disconnect the battery when i do not use the car , the clock will be not working with no power , is this process dangerous for the clock itself ? Thank you

[stickandrudderman]

As you have already deduced, you have to remove the glove box to get the clock out.

[su8pack1]

I had mine out when I replaced the heater/air controls.

[WRe]

Hi,
removing the clock and lighting it is quite easy. You can do it through the radio slot or the removed glove box. I prefer the latter because my glove box is only secured with 2 screws: https://www.sl113.org/wiki/Interior/Glovebox.
The clock itself is held by a bracket (2 knurled nuts). First loosen the plug and then the bracket, done.
...WRe

[Bill]

Removing both the glove box and clock is fairly simple. My brother in law dismantled the clock and discovered a faulty diode. He replaced the original  diode with a new on plus cleaned the clock. It now works great.,

[Pawel66]

Diode? Is there a diode there?

I think the worst that can happen is when you disassemble clock, you see one soldering point disconnected - staring in your eyes, you solder it back and you are happy the clock works. But you might just have created a time bomb...

Read the Technical Manual and related posts before doing anything with the clock.

Mauro, your resources have recently significantly increased. You now have partner/helper with smaller and more delicate palms and fingers. It is precious for under dash work. Ventilation and heating levers assembly overhaul or instruments removal are now pieces of cake.