2008 Lexus IS FFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Combination Meter: Installation

  1. INSTALL COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Position the combination meter assembly on the steering column as shown in the illustration.
      NOTE: Do not damage the instrument panel safety pad or combination meter assembly.
    2. Connect the connectors.
      Fig 1: Positioning Combination Meter Assembly On Steering Column
      G05320831Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Engage the 2 positioning pins of the combination meter assembly.
    4. Engage the 2 claws and install the combination meter assembly
    5. Remove the protective tape
      6. Fig 2: Identifying Positioning Pins Of Combination Meter Assembly
      G05754762Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  3. INSTALL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the 2 clips
      Fig 3: Identifying Clips
      G05320833Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the instrument cluster finish panel sub-assembly with the 2 screws.
    Fig 4: Locating Screws And Instrument Cluster Finish Panel Sub-Assembly
    G05320824Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. INSTALL LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  5. INSTALL SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  6. INSTALL FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  7. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  8. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN COVER  (See INSTALLATION )
  9. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    NOTE: When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (See INITIALIZATION ).
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