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      12-28-2010, 09:16 AM   #45
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Mine didn't look like dust, more like a residue layer/film.
thanks that's interesting...
What product did you use to clean it with?
Did it dissolve easily?
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Condensation and dust = film?
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thanks that's interesting...
What product did you use to clean it with?
Did it dissolve easily?
First tried a damp (water) microfiber cloth which removed some but not all. Then tried a damp cloth with dilute Meguiars Gold car wash, followed with a distilled water damp cloth "rinse". Let fully dry and then reassembled.
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thanks.
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Just finished cleaning the dust off of mine:
  • One T20 screw up top
  • Wiggle and slide the entire assembly out
  • One quick connecter with a little white lever to disconnect. Carefully pull up so the lever hinges out of the way
  • Four T9 screws hold the assembly together, take them all out
  • The backing cover is held in place by two tabs up top and three on the bottom. Taking the backing off will expose a circuit board with sensitive parts, so be careful. I did think about ripping the annoying beeper off, or maybe putting a piece of tape over it to quiet it down.
  • The front comes off with by unhooking two tabs and the stubborn buttons (easy to see if you look at the long buttons).
  • I cleaned my plastic lenses with Plexus and a microfiber towel. Then used Meguair's Quick Detailer to clean the dust out of the corners inside and out.
  • I used my air gun to get any last dust out.
  • Reassemble
  • Plug the one connector back in, make sure it's seated all the way. You'll hear the needle motors reset (startled me).
  • Slide back in and put the single T20 screw back in

Nice and clean now!

You'll have to reset the clock, and your trip, MPG, etc will reset.

Hope this helps!
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.......Plug the one connector back in....You'll hear the needle motors reset (startled me).
"Startled Me", You are a master of understatement. Glad things went together well. Nice write up.
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      01-30-2011, 10:47 PM   #51
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"Startled Me", You are a master of understatement. Glad things went together well. Nice write up.
Okay, okay, when I heard the needles buzzing I sharted my pants, but just a little.
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There has been a hair underneath the display for nearly 8 years now. It literally stretches across the entire digital readout. I think it's time I follow this DIY!
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This is too is one of my projects this winter. How quickly does the speedometer get dirty again?
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I did this (without a write up, just winged it) when I first bought my car. I have sensitive eyes at night, and I find the bright indicator insanely bright on this car. While I had it out I applied a few pieces of masking tape between the light and the panel it shows though and it cut the light by about 50%. Worked great. Might add a few more when I have it out again. FYI while anyone has it out.
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I worked on my speedo this past weekend as I just purchased an 06 Z4M that had an incredible amount of spots near the digital display. I had everything cleaned up/fixed within 20 minutes. Incredibly easy and what an improvement, thanks!
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Originally Posted by santov
Just finished cleaning the dust off of mine:
  • One T20 screw up top
  • Wiggle and slide the entire assembly out
  • One quick connecter with a little white lever to disconnect. Carefully pull up so the lever hinges out of the way
  • Four T9 screws hold the assembly together, take them all out
  • The backing cover is held in place by two tabs up top and three on the bottom. Taking the backing off will expose a circuit board with sensitive parts, so be careful. I did think about ripping the annoying beeper off, or maybe putting a piece of tape over it to quiet it down.
  • The front comes off with by unhooking two tabs and the stubborn buttons (easy to see if you look at the long buttons).
  • I cleaned my plastic lenses with Plexus and a microfiber towel. Then used Meguair's Quick Detailer to clean the dust out of the corners inside and out.
  • I used my air gun to get any last dust out.
  • Reassemble
  • Plug the one connector back in, make sure it's seated all the way. You'll hear the needle motors reset (startled me).
  • Slide back in and put the single T20 screw back in

Nice and clean now!

You'll have to reset the clock, and your trip, MPG, etc will reset.

Hope this helps!
The T20 was a pain, but everything was simple!

Thanks for the step by step, and yes the needle reset made me jump a bit even with warning.
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Just finished cleaning the dust off of mine:
  • One T20 screw up top
  • Wiggle and slide the entire assembly out
  • One quick connecter with a little white lever to disconnect. Carefully pull up so the lever hinges out of the way
  • Four T9 screws hold the assembly together, take them all out
  • The backing cover is held in place by two tabs up top and three on the bottom. Taking the backing off will expose a circuit board with sensitive parts, so be careful. I did think about ripping the annoying beeper off, or maybe putting a piece of tape over it to quiet it down.
  • The front comes off with by unhooking two tabs and the stubborn buttons (easy to see if you look at the long buttons).
  • I cleaned my plastic lenses with Plexus and a microfiber towel. Then used Meguair's Quick Detailer to clean the dust out of the corners inside and out.
  • I used my air gun to get any last dust out.
  • Reassemble
  • Plug the one connector back in, make sure it's seated all the way. You'll hear the needle motors reset (startled me).
  • Slide back in and put the single T20 screw back in

Nice and clean now!

You'll have to reset the clock, and your trip, MPG, etc will reset.

Hope this helps!
I need to put a piece of tape over that buzzer. Every time I get in my car and turn it over it is like a tiny German yelling at me "WHAT ARE YOU CRAZY? YOU CANNOT BE DRIVING WITHOUT A SEAT BELT!!"
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