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Combination Meter: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Toyota RAV4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
  2. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 clips, 6 claws and remove the instrument cluster finish panel.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Fig 1: Identifying Instrument Cluster Finish Panel Assembly
      G04491152Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 screws.
    2. Pull the combination meter as indicated by the arrow in the illustration to detach the 2 clips.
    3. Disconnect the connector and remove the combination meter.
      Fig 2: Removing Combination Meter Assembly
      G04491153Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002