2003 Lexus GS 430FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Combination Meter: Disassembly

  1. DISCONNECT TELLTALE LIGHT ASSEMBLY CONNECTOR 
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Telltale Light Assembly Connector
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  2. REMOVE METER COVER 
    1. Disengage a claw.
    2. Remove the 4 screws and the meter cover.
      Fig 2: Removing Meter Cover
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  3. REMOVE ECU PLATE 
    1. Disconnect the 4 flat circuit plates.
    2. Remove the 16 clips and the ECU plate.
      Fig 3: Removing ECU Plate
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  4. REMOVE BUZZER 
    Fig 4: Removing Buzzer
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  5. REMOVE METER GLASS 

    Remove the 3 screws and the meter glass.

    Fig 5: Removing Meter Glass
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  6. REMOVE DECORATION PLATE 
    Fig 6: Removing Decoration Plate
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  7. REMOVE SPEEDOMETER 

    Remove the 2 screws.

    Fig 7: Removing Speedometer
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  8. REMOVE TACHOMETER, FUEL RECEIVER GAUGE AND ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE RECEIVER GAUGE 

    Remove the 4 screws.

    Fig 8: Removing Tachometer, Fuel Receiver Gauge And Engine Coolant Temperature Receiver Gauge
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  9. REMOVE COLD CATHODE TUBE WITH PLATE 
    Fig 9: Removing Cold Cathode Tube With Plate
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