Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Removal








METER: COMBINATION METER (for Hatchback): REMOVAL

REMOVAL

1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
2. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END LH





(a) Pull the instrument panel finish panel end LH rearward and disengage the 5 claws and 3 clips.
NOTE: To avoid damaging the instrument cluster finish panel center and the air conditioning panel, remove the instrument panel finish panel end without using any tool.
HINT: Grip portion A of the instrument panel finish panel end and remove the instrument panel finish panel end from the lower side.

(b) Disconnect the connector and remove the instrument panel finish panel end LH.
3. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END RH





(a) Pull the instrument panel finish panel end RH rearward and disengage the 5 claws and 3 clips.
NOTE: To avoid damaging the instrument cluster finish panel center and the air conditioning panel, remove the instrument panel finish panel end without using any tool.
HINT: Grip portion A of the instrument panel finish panel end and remove the instrument panel finish panel end from the lower side.

(b) Disconnect the connector and remove the instrument panel finish panel end RH.
4. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH NO.1 PANEL




NOTE: Follow the procedure below to remove the instrument cluster finish panel. Claw A will break if the instrument cluster finish panel is raised carelessly.





(a) Disengage the 2 claws and 5 clips.





(b) After removing the instrument panel finish panel end, insert your finger into the opening as shown, push the upper portion of the instrument cluster finish panel center and the 2 B claws of the instrument cluster finish panel, and then disengage the claws B.
(c) Disengage the 3 A claws and remove the instrument cluster finish panel.





5. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY
(a) Disconnect the 2 connectors.
(b) Remove the 2 screws and pull the combination meter rearward to remove it.