COMBINATION METER REMOVAL


  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM 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.

  2. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER


    1. A0162OQ

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

    2. A0160FT

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

    3. A0163D7

      Disengage the 2 claws and remove the screw and the lower steering column cover.

    4. A015ZXJ

      Disengage the 4 clips and 3 claws to remove the upper steering column cover.

  3. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH


    1. A0160BJE01

      Put protective tape around the front door scuff plate.

    2. Using a moulding remover, disengage the 4 clips.

    3. A0161H2

      Disengage the 7 claws and remove the front door scuff plate LH.

  4. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER LH


    1. A016285

      Disengage the 4 claws and remove the front door opening trim cover LH.

  5. REMOVE SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL LH


    1. A015ZPA

      Using a moulding remover, disengage the 5 claws and 3 clips to remove the side instrument panel LH as shown in the illustration.

  6. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A0160VQ

      Disengage the 7 clips.

    2. Disconnect the connectors and remove the lower instrument panel finish panel sub-assembly.

  7. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A015ZCB

      Disengage the 2 clips.

    2. A0160TW

      Remove the 2 screws and remove the instrument cluster finish panel sub-assembly.

  8. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH ASSEMBLY


    1. A01606T

      Disconnect the 2 connectors.

    2. Disengage the claw and remove the windshield wiper switch assembly as shown in the illustration.

      Note

      If the claw is pushed with excessive force, it may break.

  9. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY


    1. A015YOQE01

      Attach protective tape to the position indicated in the illustration.

    2. A01602XE01

      Using a screwdriver, disengage the claw.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    3. A0162W2E01

      Using a screwdriver, disengage the claw and pull out the combination meter assembly.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    4. A0160H4E01

      Disconnect the connectors and remove the combination meter assembly as shown in the illustration.

      Note

      Do not damage the instrument panel safety pad or combination meter assembly when removing the combination meter assembly.