This is how the dash currently looks on a stock 96 SL500.
The rings I am going to install are found on the 1999 - 2002 Models
On the left, I demonstrate a little trick to trick to loosen the dash before I use the puller tool to yank the cluster out of the dash. (use an old card just in case in breaks)
After a quick yank with the Dash Tool, the dash cluster is out. For those looking to do this to your SL, there are four plugs that are attached to the back of the cluster....
Now it is time for the real fun. There are two torx-10 screws in the back. Remove them and pop the 5 clips open and the cluster comes apart.
Here are the gauges without the dash cover
Here is the cluster molding without the gauges.
An now, it's back together again!! Just adding the rings and the dash is transformed -- pretty cool huh?
Next project will be a repair on the soft top's windows. Until then, happy R129/SL500 motoring!!
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