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.

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for RHD and LHD vehicles.

  • The procedure listed below is for LHD vehicles.


  1. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER


    1. A01GM4S

      for LHD:

      Remove the 6 clips and cowl top ventilator louver RH.

    2. A01GI9P

      for RHD:

      Remove the 6 clips and cowl top ventilator louver LH.

  2. PRECAUTION

    Note

    After turning the engine switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work Click here.

  3. DISABLE AUTOAWAY/RETURN FUNCTION


    1. Disable the autoaway/return function by changing the customize parameter Click here.

      Note

      Record the current customize parameter setting (whether the autoaway/return function is enabled or disabled) in order to restore the current setting after finishing the operation.

      Tech Tips

      Performing the above operation causes the autoaway/return 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 retract and tilt up the steering column assembly.

    3. Turn the engine switch off.

  4. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL


    1. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

      CAUTION:

      Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

      Note

      When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.

  5. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH

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    *1 Protective Tape

    1. Apply protective tape as shown in the illustration.

    2. Using moulding remover D, detach the 6 clips and remove the instrument side panel LH.

  6. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL ORNAMENT

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    *1 Protective Tape

    1. Apply protective tape as shown in the illustration.

    2. Using moulding remover B, detach the 4 clips and remove the instrument panel ornament.

    3. Disconnect the connector.

  7. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY

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    1. Using a screwdriver, detach the claw and remove the switch base hole cover from the No. 1 instrument panel safety pad sub-assembly.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape
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      Remove the bolt.

    3. Remove the screw <C>.

    4. Detach the 5 clips and claw and remove the No. 1 instrument panel safety pad sub-assembly.

    5. Disconnect each connector.

  8. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


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      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      Apply protective tape to the area shown in the illustration.

    2. Remove the 2 clips.

    3. Detach the 6 clips and remove the No. 2 instrument cluster finish panel sub-assembly.

    4. Disconnect the 2 connectors.

  9. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER (w/o Driver Monitor Camera)


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      Remove the 3 screws.

    2. Detach the 2 claws to remove the steering column cover lower.

      Note

      Do not damage the tilt and telescopic switch.

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      Detach the 4 clips.

    4. Detach the claw to remove the steering column cover upper.

  10. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER (w/ Driver Monitor Camera)


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      Remove the 3 screws.

    2. Detach the 2 claws to remove the steering column cover lower.

      Note

      Do not damage the tilt and telescopic switch.

    3. A01GKHQ

      Detach the 4 clips.

    4. Detach the claw to remove the steering column cover upper.

    5. Disconnect the driver monitor connector.

  11. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY


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      Remove the 4 screws and combination meter assembly.

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      Detach the 2 claws and open the connector cover.

    3. Disconnect the connector.