With Active Driving Display

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When replacing the instrument cluster, perform the configuration. (See INSTRUMENT CLUSTER CONFIGURATION (USING READ/WRITE FUNCTION) .)
Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Remove the upper column cover. (See COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the meter hood. (See METER HOOD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the screws.

Fig 1: Identifying Instrument Cluster Screws
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CAUTION:
- When removing the instrument cluster, the instrument cluster may contact the light switch, wiper switch, or the start stop unit and the instrument cluster may be scratched. When removing the instrument cluster, cover the light switch, wiper switch, and start stop unit using a rag.
Cover the light switch, wiper switch, and start stop unit using a rag to prevent scratches.

Fig 2: Identifying Rag
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Pull the instrument cluster in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure and detach the instrument cluster clip from the dashboard.

Fig 3: Pulling Out Instrument Cluster
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Pull the instrument cluster outward to detach it from the dashboard pins.
Rotate the instrument cluster in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure.

Fig 4: Rotating Instrument Cluster
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Disconnect the connector.

Fig 5: Identifying Instrument Cluster Connector
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Remove the instrument cluster by sliding it between the dashboard and the steering.

Fig 6: Removing Instrument Cluster
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When the instrument cluster is replaced, remove the active driving display. (See ACTIVE DRIVING DISPLAY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

If the instrument cluster is left for a long time with its screen facing down, grease applied to the needles may spill and the needles may not operate smoothly. When storing the instrument cluster, store it with its screen facing upward.

Fig 7: Caution For Installing Instrument Cluster

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NOTE:

If configuration cannot be performed by reading/writing of the vehicle specification information, perform the configuration using As-Built information after replacing the instrument cluster. (See INSTRUMENT CLUSTER CONFIGURATION (USING AS-BUILT DATA) .)