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    #31
    I did it both ways, with and without the wheel. I would recommend putting some blue painter's tape or something similar on the lens to keep it as scratch free as possible!
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      #32
      Removing the wheel or not it takes an extra 2 minutes total. Mark the steering wheel thread rack thing then line up the center there
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        #33
        First time removing a cluster I removed the wheel. After all said an done I said to myself, why did I waste my time doing that... Haven't removed a steering wheel since for any cluster removal

        1992 BMW 325iC
        1978 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
        1965 Chevrolet Corvair Monza 140hp

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          #34
          Originally posted by DER E30 View Post
          I did it both ways, with and without the wheel. I would recommend putting some blue painter's tape or something similar on the lens to keep it as scratch free as possible!
          That's actually a really good idea! I got in the habit of laying a microfiber cloth over the steering column/levers to prevent scratches, but usually still end up going after it with some plastic polish after the cluster is back in (probably just to remove scratches that had already been there and I didn't notice before).

          I do like the tape idea though; I think that PLUS a microfiber cloth would pretty much guarantee no damage.
          '84 318i - Lapisblau/Schwarz (in cryosleep)
          '06 330i - Titansilber/Schwarz

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            #35
            I've lost count of how many times I've re & re'ed a cluster and I've done it with and without removing the wheel. IMO it makes no sense to fiddle fart with it and risk scratching the lens or breaking a tab when it's one bolts and truly under a minute to pull the wheel

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              #36
              Originally posted by jeffnhiscars View Post
              I've lost count of how many times I've re & re'ed a cluster and I've done it with and without removing the wheel. IMO it makes no sense to fiddle fart with it and risk scratching the lens or breaking a tab when it's one bolts and truly under a minute to pull the wheel

              My 2c
              Exactly
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              CES GT4094r 651hp/615tq @ 24 psi

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                #37
                Jeff is right!
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                  #38
                  Here's an even better reason to remove the wheel first
                  Seat Shocks....I have passed the baton to John Christy from Ninestitch. Email John or Garrett at ninestitch1@gmail.com

                  https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho...86#post4944786
                  Alice the Time Capsule
                  http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=360504
                  87 Zinno Cabrio barn find 98k and still smells like a barn. Build thread http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/show...20#post3455220

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                    #39
                    I want that wheel...now!

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                      #40
                      Originally posted by dnguyen1963 View Post
                      I want that wheel...now!
                      It's yours....the moment you pry it out of my cold dead hands ;)
                      Seat Shocks....I have passed the baton to John Christy from Ninestitch. Email John or Garrett at ninestitch1@gmail.com

                      https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho...86#post4944786
                      Alice the Time Capsule
                      http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=360504
                      87 Zinno Cabrio barn find 98k and still smells like a barn. Build thread http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/show...20#post3455220

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                        #41
                        That can be arranged...:devil:, but seriously where did you find that wheel?

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                          #42
                          Originally posted by dnguyen1963 View Post
                          That can be arranged...:devil:, but seriously where did you find that wheel?
                          Same place I find many of my goodies....here....in the FS section. The seller even posted a pic of it
                          Seat Shocks....I have passed the baton to John Christy from Ninestitch. Email John or Garrett at ninestitch1@gmail.com

                          https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho...86#post4944786
                          Alice the Time Capsule
                          http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=360504
                          87 Zinno Cabrio barn find 98k and still smells like a barn. Build thread http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/show...20#post3455220

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                            #43
                            Guys here's a video tutorial on how to remove the gauge cluster easily step by step:

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