Toyota Tacoma (2015-2018) Service Manual: Installation

INSTALLATION

PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL STEERING PAD

(a) Check that the ignition switch is off.

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

CAUTION:

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

(c) Support the steering pad with one hand.

(d) Connect the horn terminal.

(e) Connect the 2 airbag connectors. NOTICE: When connecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

(f) Push in the 2 airbag connector locks to install the 2 airbag connectors.

(g) Install the steering pad.

(h) Using a T30 "TORX" socket wrench, tighten the 2 screws. Torque: 8.8 N·m {90 kgf·cm, 78 in·lbf}

2. INSTALL LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER

(a) Engage the guide and claw to install the lower No. 2 steering wheel cover.

3. INSTALL LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER

(a) Engage the guide and claw to install the lower No. 3 steering wheel cover.

4. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

Torque:

5.4 N·m {55 kgf·cm, 48 in·lbf}

NOTICE:

When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

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5. INSPECT STEERING PAD

(a) With the steering pad installed on the vehicle, perform a visual check. If there are any defects as mentioned below, replace the steering pad with a new one:

Cuts, small cracks or marked discoloration on the steering pad top surface or in the grooved portion.

(b) Make sure that the horn sounds.

If the horn does not sound, inspect the horn system.

6. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT

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