CAUTION:
If the instrument cluster is hit forcefully during disassembly such as by being dropped, it could get damaged and the system may not operate normally. When disassembling the instrument cluster, perform the procedure on a workbench on clean clothes being careful not to drop it.
1. Move a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure, lift up the cover while pressing the cover tab, and disengage the cover tab from the instrument cluster.

2. Disengage all the cover tabs from the instrument cluster and remove the cover.
3. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
Instrument Cluster Configuration (Using Read/Write Function)
Instrument Cluster InspectionRear Accessory Socket Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the service hole in the position
shown in the figure.
3. Move the flathead screwdriver in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the
figure, pull out the service hole cover, and detach the serv ...
Side Air Bag Sensor [Standard Deployment Control System]
Purpose
The side air bag sensor detects an impact during a lateral collision.
Function
The side air bag sensor converts the detected impact to an electrical signal.
Construction
The side air bag sensor is built into the crash sensor.
Two side air bag sensors ...
Blind Spot Monitoring (Bsm) Warning Alarm
Purpose
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning alarm warns the driver of a possible
accident.
Function
If the instrument cluster receives a warning sound request signal from the
BSM control module (RH), it sounds the BSM warning alarm using the buzzer in
the instrument ...