Replaced odometer light bulb
Let me say-I DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY FIRST and let the car set for 30 minutes or so per BIll R's guidance. However, I did not remove the steering wheel or air bag. With the steerng wheel extended as far out as possible I was baerly able to get at the odometer bulb by disconnecting the two left cables. I did not remove the entire cluster by wiggling it through the steering wheel opening. I also think you may damage the cluster or steering wheel cover
If there were any other bulbs to replace, I would have needed to take the steering wheel off. I will do so in the future as it is much easier and safer to get at all the bulbs. Bill R is correct. See the archive on his thoughts regarding cluster removal. I was just lucky this time.
BTW, No SRS light came on!
Thanks,
1995 525i Auto, M50TU 2.5L, EAT chip, 1/95 build, USA, 205/65/15 tires, ASC+T, HID, lumbar, EC Mirror, BMW Alpine 5 radio with BMW-Pioneer CD Changer, abt 236k miles, Oxford Green/Parchment