Combination Meter Assembly: Disassembly: Notes

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CAUTION: Use gloves to avoid damage and getting fingerprints on the glass surface and meter surfaces.

Disengage the claw (E) to remove case (B) from back cover (A).
Disengage the claw (F) to remove meter glass (D) and reflector (C) from inner case.

Fig 1: Identifying Claw Meter Glass, Reflector And Inner Case
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Pull up the claw (A) in portion (B) of combination meter printed circuit (C) with combination pliers. Push out the speedometer (D), tachometer (E) and fuel gauge & water temperature gauge assembly (F) using hole (G).
Pull up the claw in center of combination meter printed circuit (C), and remove the printed circuit from case (H).

Fig 2: Pulling Up The Claw In Center Of Combination Meter Printed Circuit
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