Toyota Tacoma (2015-2018) Service Manual: On-vehicle Inspection
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT STEERING PAD (for Vehicle not Involved in Collision)
(a) Perform a diagnostic system check (See page
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(b) 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, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the steering pad top surface or in the grooved portion.
2. INSPECT STEERING PAD (for Vehicle Involved in Collision and Airbag has not Deployed)
(a) Perform a diagnostic system check (See page
).
(b) With the steering pad removed from the vehicle, perform a visual check. If there are any defects as mentioned below, replace the steering pad or steering wheel assembly with a new one:
- Cuts, small cracks or marked discoloration on the steering pad top surface or in the grooved portion.
- Cracks or other damage to the connectors.
- Deformation of the steering pad contact plate of the steering pad.
- Deformation of the steering wheel.
- There should be no interference between the steering pad and steering
wheel assembly, and the clearance should be uniform all the way around when
the new steering pad is installed on the steering wheel assembly.
CAUTION:
For removal and installation procedures of the steering pad, be sure to follow the correct procedure.
Components
COMPONENTS
ILLUSTRATION
*1
LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER
*2
LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER
*3
STEERING PAD
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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 ...
Other materials:
Heater Relay
Inspection
INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT HEATER RELAY
(a) Check the resistance.
(1) Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance between each terminal.
Standard:
Tester Connection
Specified Condition
3 - 4
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Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior
Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in prime condition.
● Working from top to bottom, liberally apply water to the vehicle body, wheel
wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any dirt and dust.
Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a cham ...
System Description
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
1. ENGINE IMMOBILISER SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The engine immobiliser system is designed to prevent the vehicle from being stolen.
This system uses the transponder key ECU assembly that stores the key ID codes of
authorized ignition keys. If an attempt is made to start the engine ...
