Instrument cluster

northernmonkey · 08-15-2011, 01:44 PM

Anyone know if it\'s possible to remove the instrument cluster even a bit to remove the clear cover over the dials. Noticed what looks like a small scratch or piece of stray hair (grey and it\'s mine) that\'s stuck smack in the middle of my speedo. I\'m sure whatever it is could be blown clear with my small compresses air gun if I can find a gap to point it through. Don\'t need therefore to get the whole binnacle out just enough to get to the edge of it.

Cannot see any obvious screws to undo.

scottz5 · 08-15-2011, 04:08 PM

Try just bowing air in the sm gap, it may work.

northernmonkey · 08-15-2011, 05:00 PM

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Try just bowing air in the sm gap, it may work.

Sm?

scottz5 · 08-16-2011, 07:13 AM

small

stealth.pilot · 08-16-2011, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by northernmonkey

Anyone know if it\'s possible to remove the instrument cluster even a bit to remove the clear cover over the dials. Noticed what looks like a small scratch or piece of stray hair (grey and it\'s mine) that\'s stuck smack in the middle of my speedo. I\'m sure whatever it is could be blown clear with my small compresses air gun if I can find a gap to point it through. Don\'t need therefore to get the whole binnacle out just enough to get to the edge of it.

Cannot see any obvious screws to undo.

I would have them fix i under warranty. The instrument cluster is supposed to be sealed so their should be no hair in there.

BMWrules7 · 08-16-2011, 08:28 AM

Agreed. Failure of the seal could lead to condensation on the inside lens. Once the condensate evaporites it will leave a visible light cloudy mess on the inside lens that you will never be able to clean.

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Originally Posted by northernmonkey

Anyone know if it\'s possible to remove the instrument cluster even a bit to remove the clear cover over the dials. Noticed what looks like a small scratch or piece of stray hair (grey and it\'s mine) that\'s stuck smack in the middle of my speedo. I\'m sure whatever it is could be blown clear with my small compresses air gun if I can find a gap to point it through. Don\'t need therefore to get the whole binnacle out just enough to get to the edge of it.

Cannot see any obvious screws to undo.

I would have them fix i under warranty. The instrument cluster is supposed to be sealed so their should be no hair in there.

08-15-2011, 01:44 PM	#1
northernmonkey Second Lieutenant 24 Rep 298 Posts Drives: F11 530d MSpt Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: SouthEast iTrader: (0)	Instrument cluster Anyone know if it\'s possible to remove the instrument cluster even a bit to remove the clear cover over the dials. Noticed what looks like a small scratch or piece of stray hair (grey and it\'s mine) that\'s stuck smack in the middle of my speedo. I\'m sure whatever it is could be blown clear with my small compresses air gun if I can find a gap to point it through. Don\'t need therefore to get the whole binnacle out just enough to get to the edge of it. Cannot see any obvious screws to undo.
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