Changing the backlights on my instrument cluster

[E30Nova]

Yeah I've taken my cluster out multiple times with that exact same steering wheel and with an Mtech 2 wheel and I've never taken the wheel off.

Matt

[dude8383]

Hey, we can tackle this together the next time we meet up. It's pretty easy just be patient.

[BrooklynMW]

Hey, we can tackle this together the next time we meet up. It's pretty easy just be patient.

patience is a virtue which I'm learning to have. Will do.

[priapism]

Where can the lights be bought? Any idea of the name / type / etc to look for? My lights work but they're so old I can barely see them. I've got the cluster out already so now's the time to do it!!

[StereoInstaller1]

Would like to do it. Got the lights, but don't know how to do it.

Easy? Would someone like to give me a list of what to do?

Thanks!

This is a tough learning curve, but gives good insight into BMW thinking. I have HUGE hands and have one hell of a time, but in my quest for the best I can do, I take ALL that shit apart: I pull all the bezels, the column cover, wheel, all that shit. Mine go together as flawlessly as I can. Plastic shrinks over 20 years.

Be careful pulling the instrument panel. The mounting tabs are very easy to break.