Combination Meter: Removal

Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
Remove the center panel assembly.
CAUTION: Do not put your finger on the fin of the air vent grille. Doing so may damage the fin.
1. Attach the protective tape (a) to the meter visor.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Protective Tape Attached To Meter Visor
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2. Insert a finger into the air vent grille and release the left and right clips at the top of the center panel. (A), (B)
3. Insert a finger into the air vent grille and release the left and right clips at the center of the center panel. (C), (D)
4. Release the clips at the bottom of the center panel and remove the center panel assembly.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Center Panel Assembly Clips
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Remove the screws and release the claws, then detach the starter cover assembly.
- Model without keyless access
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Starter Cover Assembly Screws And Claws (Model Without Keyless Access)
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- Model with keyless access
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Starter Cover Assembly Screws And Claws (Model With Keyless Access)
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Release the lock, tilt the steering column to the lowest end and fully extend the column by the telescopic system.

Fig 5: Tilting Steering Column
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Release the screws and clips, then detach the meter visor assembly.

Fig 6: Locating Meter Visor Assembly Screws And Clips
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Remove the combination meter assembly.
CAUTION:
- Be careful not to damage the meter or instrument panel.
- Pay particular attention to avoid damaging the meter glass.
1. Remove the screws and move the steering COMPL upper cover toward you.
  
  Fig 7: Removing Combination Meter Assembly
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2. Remove the screws.
  
  Fig 8: Removing Combination Meter
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3. Pull the combination meter toward you and disconnect the connector.
  
  Fig 9: Locating Combination Meter Connector
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4. Remove the combination meter assembly as shown in the figure.
  
  Fig 10: Removing Combination Meter Assembly
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