Combination Meter: Removal

NOTE:

Make sure the combination meter glass and meter display panel does not become dirty with fingerprints, oil, etc. If dirty, clean with a soft cloth.
Be careful of static electricity when handling the meter ECU and meter display panel. Make sure the work area has static electricity prevention measures.

CAUTION: Do not touch any parts of the circuit of the meter display panel and condenser. Even if the engine switch is off, the meter display panel and condenser are electrically charged.

REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH (See REMOVAL )
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
1. Disable the AUTO TILT AWAY function by changing the customize parameter (see CUSTOMIZE PARAMETERS ).
  NOTE: Record the current customize parameter setting (whether the AUTO TILT AWAY function is enabled or disabled) in order to restore the current setting after finishing the operation.
  
  HINT:
  
  Performing the above operation causes the AUTO TILT AWAY function to be disabled when the engine switch is turned off.
2. Turn the engine switch on (IG). Operate the tilt and telescopic switch to fully extend and lower the steering column assembly.
3. Turn the engine switch off and disconnect the cable from the 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.
  
  NOTE: After the engine switch is turned off, the HDD navigation system requires approximately 6 minutes to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the engine switch off, wait 6 minutes or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER (w/o Driver Monitor Camera) (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER (w/ Driver Monitor Camera) (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Apply protective tape to the area shown below.
2. Remove the 2 clips.
3. Using a molding remover, detach the 2 clips.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Instrument Cluster Finish Panel Clips
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4. Disconnect the connector and remove the finish panel.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Finish Panel
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REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 4 screws.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Combination Meter Screws
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2. Disconnect the connector and remove the combination meter.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Combination Meter
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