Combination Meter: Removal: Removal

REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL LH . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 3
REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END LH . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 5
REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY
1. Operate the tilt lever to lower the steering wheel assembly.
2. Apply protective tape to the area shown in the illustration.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Steering Wheel Assembly With Protective Tape
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3. Disengage the guide, claw and 3 clips, and then remove the instrument cluster finish panel assembly.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Instrument Cluster Finish Panel Assembly, Clips And Claws
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REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 2 screws.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Combination Meter Assembly, Guides And Screws
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2. Disengage the 2 guides.
  NOTE:
  When removing the combination meter assembly, be careful not to break the guide.
3. Pull the combination meter assembly, disconnect the connector, and remove the combination meter assembly.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Combination Meter Assembly
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  NOTE:
  When removing the combination meter assembly, do not damage the upper instrument panel sub-assembly or combination meter assembly.