removing speedometer

[duemetri]

Ciao to all,
I have a problem that my odemeter does not work. I read that I have to check the cable, but I do not know how to remove the gauage from the dashboard. I would also like to clean the glass from the inside.
Help anyone
Thank you
Danilo

I am the lucky owner of a sexy 230sl 1963 model

[duemetri]

forgot, ita a beautiful 230sl from 1963

I am the lucky owner of a sexy 230sl 1963 model

[J. Huber]

Buon giorno Duemetri,

I too have a 63 -- we are the lucky ones... (just kiddin' fellas).

Anyway, I think the only easy (if thats the word I want) way to get the speedometer out is to first take out the tach and then the center gauge. All the gauges must be disconnected from behind the dash -- then they will slide out from the front.

I believe a search here for tach or speedometer removal will yield some helpful tips.

The trickiest part is getting your hand behind the dash board. This is usually done by laying on your back -- legs sticking out of driver's door -- head firmly wedged into the brake pedal. Some advocate removing the steering wheel -- I never have. Buona fortuna!


James
63 230SL

[psmith]

Hi Danilo,

When I was doing the dreaded heater lever replacement, I had the speaker, radio, and heater control levers out and it seemed that I could have gotten to the back of the speedometer to remove it.  However, I didn't try it so I can't be totally sure.

If you do take them all out be very careful of the center gauge.  It has an oil line connected to the engine and can spill all over you and your interior!

Pete S.

[duemetri]

Thank you so far, I really hope to make it!!

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I am the lucky owner of a sexy 230sl 1963 model