Combination Meter: Removal: Removal

PRECAUTION (w/ Navigation System for HDD)
NOTE:
After the engine switch is turned off, the display and navigation module display (HDD navigation system) records various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the engine switch off, make sure to wait at least 60 seconds before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Refer to PRECAUTION .
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
WARNING:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 3
REMOVE DOOR SCUFF PLATE ASSEMBLY LH . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 2
REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER LH . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 3
REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 28
REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 30
REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Disengage the 2 clips.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Clips
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2. Remove the 2 screws and instrument cluster finish panel sub-assembly.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Instrument Cluster Finish Panel Subassembly With Screws
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REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH ASSEMBLY . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 4
REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY
1. Attach protective tape to the position indicated in the illustration.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Protective Tape On Combination Meter Assembly
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  TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION
  
  *1 Protective Tape
2. Using a screwdriver, disengage the claw as shown in the illustration.
  
  Fig 4: View Of Disengaging Claw
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  TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION
  
  *1 Protective Tape
  
  HINT:
  
  Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
3. Using a screwdriver, disengage the claw as shown in the illustration and pull out the combination meter assembly.
  
  Fig 5: View Of Disengaging Claw
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  TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION
  
  *1 Protective Tape
  
  HINT:
  
  Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
4. Disconnect the connectors and remove the combination meter assembly as shown in the illustration.
  
  Fig 6: View Of Removing Combination Meter Assembly
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  NOTE:
  Do not damage the instrument panel safety pad or combination meter assembly when removing the combination meter assembly.