Combination Meter Removal

Body Electrical. Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
Meter. Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

  2. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY

  3. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY

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 prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
NOTICE:
w/ Navigation System for HDD:
After the ignition switch is turned off, the HDD navigation system requires approximately a minute to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the ignition switch off, wait a minute or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.


2. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY


Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 clips, 6 claws and remove the instrument cluster finish panel.

    HINT:
    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.


3. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY


Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Remove the 2 screws.

  1. Pull the combination meter as indicated by the arrow in the illustration to detach the 2 clips.

  1. Disconnect the connector and remove the combination meter.