2002 E53 X5 Cluster Temporary swap then replace

[Lowblock]

Originally Posted by msammy

I'd do the repair myself, however, I'm a bit reluctant on the step where I need to melt the back plate under the gauges to gain access to the four screws. If it weren't for that step, I'd definitely do this myself.

Yeah, I was the same, I actually tried it on my e39 and ended up messing the cluster up. I even got a kit from Europe that had needle pullers and everything and still ended up messing up a spare cluster from another e39 I had, Paul fixes the cluster so it wont happen again and turn around is quick, typically hes got clusters on the shelf that he just swaps out with, I say typically because its not always that way, he will treat you right for sure. Grab a cheap cluster and slap it in to keep the car on the road, youll be fine.