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 InspectionAir Bag System Service Cautions [Standard Deployment Control System]
Air Bag System Component Disassembly
Disassembling the air bag system components could cause it to not operate
(deploy) normally. Never disassemble any air bag system components.
Air Bag Module, Pre-tensioner Seat Belt Handling
Oil, grease, or water on the air bag modules ...
Front Combination Light Disassembly/Assembly
1. Disassemble in the order shown in the figure.
Halogen type
1
Short cord
(See Short Cord Removal Note.)
2
Parking/Front turn light bulb
(See PARKING/FRONT TURN LIGHT BULB REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
3
Headlight ...
Installing Child-Restraint Systems
Accident statistics reveal that a child is safer in the rear seat. The front
passenger's seat is clearly the worst choice for any child under 12, and with rear-facing
childrestraint systems it is clearly unsafe due to air bags.
NOTE
Even if your vehicle is equipped with front passenger sea ...