Combination Meter: Disassembly

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REMOVE METER COVER
Remove the 6 screws and the meter cover.

NOTE: Be careful of the high-temperature earth plate immediately after the ignition switch turned off.
Do not place the combination meter with its front side down for 30 min or more after it is disassembled.

Fig 1: Removing Meter Cover
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REMOVE PANEL ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 8 screws and the telltale light assembly.
2. Disconnect a flat circuit plate.
  HINT:
  
  When disconnecting the flat circuit plate, disconnect it holding the connector.
  
  Fig 2: Removing 8 Screws And Telltale Light Assembly
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REMOVE METER ECU PLATE
Remove the 4 screws and the meter ECU plate assembly.

Fig 3: Removing 4 Screws And Meter ECU Plate Assembly
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REMOVE METER CASE AND METER CIRCUIT PLATE
Be careful not to break 5 claws on the meter case when the meter circuit plate is removed from the meter case.

Fig 4: Removing Meter Case And Meter Circuit Plate
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REMOVE METER GLASS AND METER PLATE
Remove the screw.

Fig 5: Removing Meter Glass And Meter Plate
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