How to remove and refit of the Speedometer Cable on Mercedes-Benz 190E?

To remove the speedometer cable, first disconnect the battery negative terminal. Next, remove the cover under the facia on the driver's side. Working under the facia, detach the air duct to the right-hand vent for access to the rear of the instrument panel. Unscrew the speedometer cable retaining nut and withdraw the cable, pulling it into the engine compartment while releasing it from any brackets or support clips. Jack up the front of the car and support it on axle stands. From under the car, undo the cable retaining bolt on the side of the gearbox or automatic transmission and withdraw the cable, then release it from the support clips below and to the side of the transmission before removing it completely. For refitting, follow the reverse order of the removal process.

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Mercedes-Benz Speedometer Cable
Part Number: 202-540-60-09
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- Replaced by: 202-540-55-09
Fits the following Mercedes-Benz Models:
- C220 | 1994-1996 | Base | 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS
- C230 | 1997-1998 | Base | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS
- C280 | 1994-1998 | Base | 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
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Mercedes-Benz Speedometer Cable
Part Number: 124-540-15-68
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- Other Name: Speedometer Shaft
- Replaces: 124-540-15-68-05
Fits the following Mercedes-Benz Models:
- 300E | 1990-1993 | 4Matic | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
- 300TE | 1990-1993 | 4Matic | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Mercedes-Benz Speedometer Cable
Part Number: 124-540-13-68
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- Other Name: Shaft, Speedometer Drive
Fits the following Mercedes-Benz Models:
- 300D | 1990-1993 | 2.5 | 5 Cyl 2.5 L DIESEL
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Mercedes-Benz Speedometer Cable
Part Number: 124-540-17-68
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- Other Name: Shaft, Speedometer Drive
- Replaces: 124-540-16-68
Fits the following Mercedes-Benz Models:
- 300CE | 1990-1993 | Base | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS
- E320 | 1994-1995 | Base | 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS
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Mercedes-Benz Speedometer Cable
Part Number: 201-540-14-68
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- Other Name: Speedometer Shaft
Fits the following Mercedes-Benz Models:
- 190E | 1991-1993 | 2.3 | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS
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Mercedes-Benz Speedometer Cable
Part Number: 124-540-14-68
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Speedometer Shaft
Fits the following Mercedes-Benz Models:
- 300E | 1990-1993 | 2.6, 2.8 | 6 Cyl 2.6 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
- 300TE | 1990-1993 | 4Matic, Base | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS
- E320 | 1994-1995 | Base | 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS
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Mercedes-Benz Speedometer Cable
Part Number: 202-440-45-08
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Harness
Fits the following Mercedes-Benz Models:
- C280 | 1999-2000 | Base | 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
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Mercedes-Benz Speedometer Cable Assembly
Part Number: 107-542-00-07
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable, Speedometer Flex Shaft; Speedometer Cable
Fits the following Mercedes-Benz Models:
- 350SD | 1991 | Base | 6 Cyl 3.4 L DIESEL
- 350SDL | 1991 | Base | 6 Cyl 3.4 L DIESEL
- 420SEL | 1990-1991 | Base | 8 Cyl 4.2 L GAS
- 560SEC | 1990-1991 | Base | 8 Cyl 5.6 L GAS
- 560SEL | 1990-1991 | Base | 8 Cyl 5.6 L GAS
- SL320 | 1995-1997 | Base | 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS
- SL500 | 1995-1997 | Base | 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
- SL600 | 1995-1997 | Base | 12 Cyl 6.0 L GAS
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Mercedes-Benz Speedometer Cable

Mercedes-Benz Speedometer Cable provides direct mechanical feedback from the transmission to the dashboard, which provides drivers with an instantly accurate picture of how fast they are going, aiding confident, law-abiding travel. The company behind it makes cars, trucks, and buses that combine German engineering with a nearly century-long history of refinement, taking further steps towards smart infotainment such as MBUX as well as energy-saving hybrid systems and the recently announced MB.OS platform, which combines battery control, driver assist, artificial intelligence, and navigation. Every vehicle in the lineup enjoys a reputation for robust build, elegant styling, and digital innovation that makes driving every day as luxurious and intuitive as it is simple, and where consistency in quality control allows for long service life across continents and climates. Within this broad family of products, the Speedometer Cable jumps out and fills in a simple yet vital part still playing a role in classic and utility models alike. A flexible lubricated center connects the rotation of the gearbox to the magnetic cup inside the gauge so that wheel movement is a smooth sweep on the pointer without lag or jitter. Durable outer sheathing is resistant to kinks, quiet behind the firewall, and routes nicely alongside other driveline parts, reducing wear and maintaining accuracy for thousands of kilometers. When properly aligned and free of sharp bends, the cable helps to preserve original instrument panels, enables young enthusiasts to have faith in the numbers that they see, and continues the Mercedes-Benz tradition of safety through clarity.

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Mercedes-Benz Speedometer Cable Parts and Q&A

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Q: How to remove and refit of the Speedometer Cable on Mercedes-Benz 190E?
A:
To remove the speedometer cable, first disconnect the battery negative terminal. Next, remove the cover under the facia on the driver's side. Working under the facia, detach the air duct to the right-hand vent for access to the rear of the instrument panel. Unscrew the speedometer cable retaining nut and withdraw the cable, pulling it into the engine compartment while releasing it from any brackets or support clips. Jack up the front of the car and support it on axle stands. From under the car, undo the cable retaining bolt on the side of the gearbox or automatic transmission and withdraw the cable, then release it from the support clips below and to the side of the transmission before removing it completely. For refitting, follow the reverse order of the removal process.

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