Toyota 83800-48430 Meter Assy, Combination

This is a difficult procedure for the home mechanic. There are many hidden fasteners, difficult angles to work in and many electrical connectors to tag and disconnect/connect. We recommend that this procedure be done only by an experienced do-it-yourselfer. During removal of the instrument panel, make careful notes of how each piece comes off, where it fits in relation to other pieces and what holds it in place. If you note how each part is installed before removing it, getting the instrument panel back together again will be much easier. It is not necessary, but it is suggested to remove both front seats to allow additional working space and lessen the chance of damage to the seats during this procedure. Disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal. Remove the dashboard trim panels and the center floor console. Remove the glove box. Remove the instrument cluster. Disconnect the electrical connector from the passenger's side airbag. Remove the audio unit and air conditioning control panel at the center of the dashboard. Remove the driver's knee bolster and reinforcement panel. Unscrew the bolts securing the steering column and lower it away from the instrument panel. Remove the side kick panels. Remove the front pillar trim. A number of electrical connectors must be disconnected in order to remove the instrument panel. Most are designed so that they will only fit on the matching connector (male or female), but if there is any doubt, mark the connectors with masking tape and a marking pen before disconnecting them. Remove all of the fasteners (bolts, screws and nuts) holding the instrument panel to the body. Once all are removed, lift the panel then pull it away from the windshield and take it out through the driver's door opening. Note: This is a two-person job. If you're also removing the instrument panel reinforcement tube, remove the fasteners securing the tube and take it out through the driver's door opening. Installation is the reverse of removal.

Disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal. Remove the instrument cluster trim panel. Detach the instrument cluster by removing the mounting screws and pulling it towards the steering wheel. For 2014 and later Highlander models, note that the cluster is secured by two screws at the top and two clips at the bottom; the bottom must be pulled out first to disengage the clips. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the backside of the cluster. Installation is the reverse of removal. For 2015 Lexus models, the head's-up display is located directly behind the instrument cluster, while for 2016 and later models, it is found in the center of the instrument panel. For 2015 models, remove the instrument cluster and then the air duct in the cluster opening. For 2016 and later models, remove the instrument panel. Disconnect the electrical connector to the head's-up display unit, remove the fasteners, and separate the display unit from the instrument panel. Installation is the reverse of removal, and calibration of the display unit may be necessary using a factory type scan tool after installation.