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Combination Meter: Removal

  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 STEERING COLUMN COVER UPPER 

    For 3GR-FSE (see REMOVAL )

    For 3UZ-FE (see REMOVAL )

  3. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 5 clips.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. Remove the cluster finish panel and then disconnect the connector.
      Fig 1: Identifying Cluster Finish Panel
      G04022092Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 4 screws.
    2. Disconnect the connector and remove the combination meter.
      Fig 2: Locating Combination Meter Mounting Screws
      G04023254Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. REMOVE COMBINATION METER GLASS 
    1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws and open the cover.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Fig 3: Opening Cover And Detaching Claws
      G04022094Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disconnect the 3 connectors.
      Fig 4: Identifying Connectors
      G04022095Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Detach the 7 claws and remove the glass.
      Fig 5: Identifying Glass And Detaching Claws
      G04022096Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002