Combination Meter: Removal

DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system (See PRECAUTION ).

NOTE: When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (See INITIALIZATION ).
REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER LH (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL LH (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Disengage the 2 clips.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Clips
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2. Remove the 2 screws and remove the instrument cluster finish panel sub-assembly.
Fig 2: Locating Screws And Instrument Cluster Finish Panel Sub-Assembly
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REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY
1. Attach protective tape to the position indicated in the illustration
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Protective Tape
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2. Using a screwdriver, disengage the claw.
  HINT:
  
  Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
  
  Fig 4: Disengaging Claw Using Screwdriver
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3. Using a screwdriver, disengage the claw and pull out the combination meter assembly.
  HINT.
  
  Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
  
  Fig 5: Disengaging Claw Using Screwdriver
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4. Disconnect the connectors and remove the combination meter assembly as shown in the illustration.
  NOTE: Do not damage the instrument panel safety pad or combination meter assembly when removing the combination meter assembly.
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Protective Tape
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