Toyota Tacoma (2015-2018) Service Manual: Installation

INSTALLATION

PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY WITH SENSOR

(a) Check that the ignition switch is off.

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

CAUTION:

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

(c) Confirm that the front tires face straight forward.

(d) Engage the 3 claws and install the spiral cable sub-assembly with sensor.

NOTICE:

When replacing the spiral cable sub-assembly with sensor with a new one, remove the lock pin before installing the steering wheel.

(e) Connect the connectors to the spiral cable sub-assembly with sensor.

NOTICE:

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

2. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER

3. INSTALL LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER

4. ADJUST SPIRAL CABLE

(a) Rotate the spiral cable sub-assembly with sensor counterclockwise slowly by hand until it feels firm.

NOTICE:

Do not turn the spiral cable sub-assembly with sensor by the airbag wire harness.

(b) Rotate the spiral cable sub-assembly with sensor clockwise approximately 2.5 turns to align the marks. NOTICE: Do not turn the spiral cable sub-assembly with sensor by the airbag wire harness. HINT: The spiral cable sub-assembly withy sensor will rotate approximately 2.5 turns to both the left and right from the center.

5. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY

6. INSTALL STEERING PAD

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7. INSPECT STEERING PAD

8. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT

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