Toyota 83800-35E50 Meter Assy, Combination

This procedure proves to be difficult for home mechanics because of concealed screws, awkward positions and numerous electrical connections that require labeling and removal. Hence, the do-it-yourself approach is suitable only for experienced persons in the handling of production processes. Special attention should be paid when the instrument panel is being unbolted to ensure that one keeps records of the items and their exact location in the car to ensure that while assembling, they are placed in the same position they were originally before they were unbolted. While not necessary, both front seats can be unbolted freeing up more working space as well as preventing dents. Start by disconnecting the k a negative terminal, then trim the dashboard and the steering column, center console. Next, remove the glove box and instrument cluster and following that remove the audio unit and the air conditioning control panel. Pull out the glove box finish panel and thus, unclip the electrical connector for the passenger's side airbag as well as the mounting bolts for the mentioned airbag. Remove the bolts fixing the steering column and pull the steering column down from the proximity of the instrument panel. These include the sidekick panels, and the front pillar trim, together with severing many other electrical connectors, whereby these may be labelled if needed. Last of all, release all bolts or screws that are attached to the instrument panel with the body, take out the instrument panel and if possible, also disconnect the electrical connection and finally, the instrument panel reinforcement tube should be removed. In most cases reinstallation is done in the reverse order to that of removal.

Disconnect the cable from the negative terminal of the battery and disable the airbag system. Remove the instrument cluster bezel. Take out the fasteners that secure the cluster electrical connectors and those that secure the cluster; to detach the instrument cluster, first remove the two bolts securing the electrical connectors, then remove the fasteners securing the cluster to the instrument panel assembly. Pull out the cluster and disconnect the electrical connectors. Installation is the reverse of removal.