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Title: How to Remove the Dashboard Instrument Cluster in a Gen 3 Prius
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Start by watching online videos that demonstrate how to remove the dashboard so you can access the instrument cluster.
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Remove the center console on both sides by pulling out the tabs. This will give you access to the glove compartment.
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Pull out the glove compartment by grabbing both sides with both hands and pulling it out. Start with the bottom one and then move to the side.
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Remove the weatherstrip to gain better access to the area where you need to work to remove the top part of the dashboard.
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Look for a screw at the back of the center console part and remove it to detach the top part of the dashboard.
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Take off the center console part carefully to avoid breaking anything.
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Grab the trim near the air vents and start popping it up. Be cautious of the cables at the back.
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Remove the weatherstrip by sticking your hand in and pushing it out. There may be a tab that needs to be turned 90 degrees to release it.
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Use pliers or your hand to turn the tab 90 degrees and release it.
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Lift up the top part of the dashboard to open it up.
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Repeat the same steps for the other side of the dashboard by removing the necessary pieces and being mindful of any wire connections.
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Once you have removed all the components, you may need assistance or two hands to pull the dashboard up and out of place.
By following these steps carefully, you will be able to remove the dashboard instrument cluster in a Gen 3 Prius successfully.