BMW 5 Series 7 series E38 E38 E53 needle removal

Speed, rev counter, fuel and water temperature

You need to grip the motor shaft with the pliers/gripper tool 

we use Gripper tool 

there are different kinds of tools that will work also.

 

 

 

(The fuel economy gauge needs special tool

Oil temp gauge on M5/X5 V8 2002, not shown in these photos)