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Combination Meter ASSY: Overhaul

HINt:

NOTE:
  • there should be no oil or fingerprints on the combination meter glass and combination meter ECU.
  • Wipe off any oil or fingerprints from the combination meter glass and meter display panel with a soft cloth.
  • Be careful of static electricity when handling the meter display panel and combination meter ECU.
  • When disassembling the combination meter assy, eliminate static electricity by touching the vehicle body to prevent the components from being damaged.
CAUTION: Do not touch the circuit. Even after the ignition switch is turned off, the meter display panel condenser will still be charged.
  1. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL CENTER LOWER (SEE  REPLACEMENT   ) 
  2. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL END (SEE  REPLACEMENT   ) 
  3. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL END (SEE  REPLACEMENT   ) 
  4. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSY (SEE  REPLACEMENT   ) 
  5. REMOVE COMBINATION METER GLASS 
    1. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 9 claws and remove the combination meter glass.

    HINt:

    tape up the screwdriver tip before use.

    Fig 1: Removing Combination Meter Glass
    G02999213Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. REMOVE COMBINATION METER PLATE NO.1 
    1. Remove the screw.
    2. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 6 claws and remove the combination meter plate No.1.

    HINt:

    tape up the screwdriver tip before use.

    Fig 2: Removing Combination Meter Plate No.1
    G02999214Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. REMOVE COMBINATION METER COVER NO.1 
    1. Remove the 6 screws.
    2. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 3 claws and remove the combination meter cover No.1.

    HINt:

    tape up the screwdriver tip before use.

    CAUTION: A is extremely hot immediately after the ignition switch is turned off.
    Fig 3: Removing Combination Meter Cover No.1
    G02999215Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. REMOVE METER DISPLAY PANEL 
    1. Remove the 8 screws.
    2. Remove the meter display panel.
      Fig 4: Removing Meter Display Panel
      G02999216Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ECU 
    1. Remove the 4 screws.
    2. Disconnect the connectors.
    3. Using a screwdriver, disengage the claw and remove the combination meter ECU.

      HINT:

      Tape up the screwdriver tip before use.

      Fig 5: Removing Combination Meter ECU
      G02999217Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Using a screwdriver, disengage the combination meter ECU (speed meter assy).

      HINT:

      Tape up the screwdriver tip before use.

      Fig 6: Disengaging Combination Meter ECU (Speed Meter Assy)
      G02999218Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Remove the combination meter ECU (speed meter assy).
      Fig 7: Removing Combination Meter ECU (Speed Meter Assy)
      G02999219Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. REMOVE ECU METER CIRCUIT PLATE 
    1. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 5 claws and remove the ECU meter circuit plate from the combination meter case No.1.

    HINT:

    Tape up the screwdriver tip before use.

    Fig 8: Removing ECU Meter Circuit Plate
    G02999220Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. INSTALL COMBINATION METER ECU 
    1. Install the pins and the combination meter ECU (speed meter assy).
      CAUTION:
      • Install the pins securely.
      • Hold a hand over the panel meter during installation.
      Fig 9: Installing Pins And Combination Meter ECU (Speed Meter Assy)
      G02999221Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Engage the claw and install the combination meter ECU with 4 screws.
    3. Connect the connectors.
      Fig 10: Installing Combination Meter ECU
      G02999222Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002