Toyota Tundra Service Manual: Removal

REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. PRECAUTION

CAUTION:

Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing (See page ).

NOTICE:

After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices 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 disable the SRS system.

NOTICE:

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

3. REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER

(a) Using a screwdriver, detach the claw and guide and remove the lower No. 3 steering wheel cover. Text in Illustration *a Protective Tape HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

4. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER

(a) Using a screwdriver, detach the claw and guide and remove the lower No. 2 steering wheel cover. HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use. Text in Illustration *a Protective Tape

5. REMOVE STEERING PAD

CAUTION:

When storing the steering pad, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.

(a) Check that the ignition switch is off.

(b) Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) battery terminal.

NOTICE:

Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

(c) Using a T30 "TORX" socket wrench, loosen the 2 screws until the groove along the screw circumference catches on the screw case.

(d) Pull the steering pad toward you.

(e) Disconnect the horn connector from the steering pad.

(f) Using a screwdriver, release the 2 airbag connector locks.

HINT:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

(g) Disconnect the 2 airbag connectors and remove the steering pad as shown in the illustration.

NOTICE:

When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.