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Combination Meter: Removal

CAUTION: When the combination meter assembly is replaced, perform the variant work. Ref. to INSTRUMENTATION/DRIVER INFO>Combination Meter System>OPERATION>VARIANT WORK .
  1. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. Ref. to GROUND TERMINAL REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION .
  2. Release the lock, tilt the steering column to the lowest end and fully extend the column by the telescopic system.
  3. Remove the cover LWR driver. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>INSTRUMENT PANEL LOWER COVER>REMOVAL .
  4. Remove the grille assembly CTR ventilation LH. Ref. to AIR CONDITIONER>AIR VENT GRILLE>REMOVAL>CENTER GRILLE .
  5. Remove the visor assembly.
    1. Release the clips and claws of the cover steering UPR.
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    2. Release the screws, clips and claws.
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    3. Disconnect the connector, and remove the visor assembly.
  6. Remove the combination meter assembly.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the meter glass or instrument panel.
    1. Remove the screws.
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    2. Pull the combination meter assembly toward you and disconnect the connector.
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