From 03-2006 to 10-2006

METER: COMBINATION METER: REMOVAL

REMOVAL

1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION: Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent airbag deployment Vehicle Damage Warnings.

2. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH Removal
3. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH Removal
4. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL LH

(a) Remove the screw and the bolt.
(b) Disconnect the hood lock control cable assembly.
(c) Disengage the claw and the 9 clips.
(d) Remove the air hose, disconnect each connector, and then remove the lower instrument panel finish panel LH.
5. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER

(a) Turn the steering wheel assembly to the right and remove the screw as shown in the illustration.

(b) Turn the steering wheel assembly to the left and remove the screw as shown in the illustration.

(d) Disengage the claw and remove the steering column cover upper.
6. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
7. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL Removal
8. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL NO.1

(a) Remove the 2 clips.
(b) Disengage the guide and the 4 claws, and then remove the instrument cluster finish panel.
9. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY
(a) Using the tilt and telescopic functions, fully lower and extend the steering wheel.

(b) Remove the 4 screws.

(e) Remove the combination meter assembly as shown in the illustration.