We remove the instrument cluster from the car for replacement, as well as when removing the instrument panel.

We prepare the car and remove the negative battery terminal.

Removing the instrument cluster of a Nissan Almera

Remove the upper casing of the steering column

Removing the instrument cluster of a Nissan Almera

Use a flat screwdriver to pry off the decorative trim of the instrument panel

Removing the instrument cluster of a Nissan Almera

Remove the decorative overlay

Removing the instrument cluster of a Nissan Almera

We pry off the decorative trim on the right side of the steering column

Removing the instrument cluster of a Nissan Almera

Remove the right trim

Removing the instrument cluster of a Nissan Almera

Using a Torx T20 wrench, unscrew the screw securing the combination lining on the right side.

Also unscrew the screw on the left side.

Removing the instrument cluster of a Nissan Almera

Use a screwdriver to pry off the visor of the instrument cluster

Removing the instrument cluster of a Nissan Almera

And remove the visor

Removing the instrument cluster of a Nissan Almera

Pry off the edge of the instrument cluster cover with a flat screwdriver

Removing the instrument cluster of a Nissan Almera

We disengage the lining retainer on the right side.

We also disengage the latch on the left side.

Removing the instrument cluster of a Nissan Almera

Remove the instrument cluster trim

Removing the instrument cluster of a Nissan Almera

Using the Torx T20 wrench, unscrew the four screws securing the instrument cluster

Removing the instrument cluster of a Nissan Almera

Displaying the instrument cluster from the instrument panel

Removing the instrument cluster of a Nissan Almera

Press the latch and disconnect the gray block from the combination

Removing the instrument cluster of a Nissan Almera

In the same way, disconnect the black wire block and remove the instrument cluster.

Install the instrument cluster in reverse order.