Combination Meter: Removal: Removal

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 FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 30
REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 41
REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL LH
1. Remove the screw and the bolt.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Hood Lock Control Cable Assembly Claws And Clips
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2. Disconnect the hood lock control cable assembly.
3. Disengage the claw and the 9 clips.
4. Remove the air hose, disconnect the connector, and then remove the lower instrument panel finish panel LH.
REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER
1. Turn the steering wheel assembly to the right and remove the screw as shown in the illustration.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Steering Column Cover Screw (RH)
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2. Turn the steering wheel assembly to the left and remove the screw as shown in the illustration.
  
  Fig 3: Locating Steering Column Cover Screw (LH)
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3. Disengage the 2 claws and remove the steering column cover lower.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Steering Column Cover Lower Claws
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4. Disengage the claw and remove the steering column cover upper.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Steering Column Cover Upper Claw
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REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 15
REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL (w/o Smart Key System) . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 16
REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL (w/ Smart Key System) . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 17
REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL NO. 1
1. Remove the 2 clips.
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Instrument Cluster Finish Panel Guide And Claws
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2. Disengage the guide and the 4 claws, and then remove the instrument cluster finish panel.
REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY
1. Using the tilt and telescopic functions, fully lower and extend the steering wheel.
2. Remove the 4 screws.
  
  Fig 7: Locating Combination Meter Assembly Screws
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3. Disconnect the 2 connectors.
  
  Fig 8: Disengaging Wire Harness From Combination Meter Assembly
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4. Disengage the wire harness from the combination meter assembly.
5. Remove the combination meter assembly as shown in the illustration.
  
  Fig 9: Removing Combination Meter Assembly
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