Toyota Tundra Service Manual: Removal

REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. PRECAUTION

NOTICE:

After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal notice before proceeding with work (See page ).

2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION:

Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.

NOTICE:

When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (See page ).

3. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

4. REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER

5. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER

6. REMOVE STEERING PAD

7. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY

8. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER

9. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER

10. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the connectors from the spiral cable sub-assembly with steering sensor. NOTICE: When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

(b) Detach the 3 claws and remove the spiral cable sub-assembly with steering sensor.

NOTICE:

• Do not replace the spiral cable sub-assembly when the ignition switch is ON and the battery cable is connected.
• Do not rotate the spiral cable sub-assembly when the ignition switch is ON and the battery cable is connected.
• Make sure the steering wheel is installed and centered before rotating the steering sensor when performing steering angle sensor operation inspections (inspecting for abnormal noise, diagnosis inspections, etc.).
• Do not remove the steering sensor from the spiral cable sub-assembly.