Combination Meter: Removal: Removal

REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 8
REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 9
REMOVE METER HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Operate the tilt lever to lower the steering wheel assembly.
2. Apply protective tape to the area shown in the illustration.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Protective Tape On Steering Column Cover
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3. Disengage the 7 claws and remove the meter hood sub-assembly.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Meter Hood Sub-Assembly And Claws
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REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 3 screws.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Combination Meter And Screws
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2. Pull the combination meter assembly, disconnect the connector, and remove the combination meter assembly.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Combination Meter Assembly
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  NOTE:
  When removing the combination meter assembly, do not damage the upper instrument panel sub-assembly and combination meter assembly.