Toyota Tundra Service Manual: Removal

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

HINT:

• Use the same procedures for the LH side and RH side.
• The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

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.

3. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY

(a) for Manual Seat:

Remove the front seat (see page ).

(b) for Power Seat:

Remove the front seat (see page ).

4. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE

5. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE

6. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP

(a) Partially remove the front door opening trim weatherstrip so that the center lower pillar garnish and center pillar garnish can be removed (see page ).

7. REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP

(a) Partially remove the rear door opening trim weatherstrip so that the center lower pillar garnish and center pillar garnish can be removed (see page ).

8. REMOVE LOWER CENTER PILLAR GARNISH

(a) Detach the 2 claws and remove the cover.

(b) Remove the bolt and seat belt anchor.

(c) Detach the 7 clips and 2 claws, and remove the pillar garnish.

9. REMOVE CENTER PILLAR GARNISH

10. REMOVE FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the nut and shoulder anchor.

(b) Disconnect the pretensioner connector as shown in the illustration.

(c) Remove the 2 bolts and seat belt.