Toyota Tacoma 2015-2018 Service Manual: Removal

REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. PRECAUTION

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.

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2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

NOTICE:

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

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3. REMOVE FRONT CONSOLE BOX

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4. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER BOOT ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 2 screws, 2 clips and shift lever boot assembly.

5. REMOVE FLOOR SHIFT SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY

(a) Detach the shift lever cap boot from the manual transmission.

(b) Cover the shift lever cap with a cloth.

(c) While pressing down on the shift lever cap, turn it counterclockwise, and then pull to remove the shift lever. Text in Illustration *1 Shift Lever Cap *a Press Down *b Counterclockwise *c Pull Out

6. REMOVE NO. 1 FLOOR SHIFT BUSH

(a) Remove the No. 1 floor shift bush from the floor shift shift lever assembly.

7. DRAIN MANUAL TRANSMISSION OIL

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8. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY

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9. REMOVE MANIFOLD STAY

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10. REMOVE NO. 2 MANIFOLD STAY

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11. REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY

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12. REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT WITH CENTER BEARING ASSEMBLY

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13. REMOVE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY

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14. SUPPORT MANUAL TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY

(a) Support the manual transmission with a transmission jack.

15. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACKET LH AND RH

(a) Remove the 8 bolts, front suspension member bracket LH and front suspension member bracket RH from the No. 3 frame crossmember sub-assembly and vehicle body.

16. REMOVE NO. 3 FRAME CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 4 bolts on the No. 3 frame crossmember sub-assembly.

(b) Remove the 4 nuts, 4 bolts and No. 3 frame crossmember sub-assembly.

17. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR

(a) Remove the 4 bolts and rear No. 1 engine mounting insulator from the manual transmission assembly.

18. DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS

(a) Disconnect the 3 connectors and wire harness.

(b) Detach the 10 clamps to separate the wire harness.

19. REMOVE MANUAL TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 9 bolts and manual transmission assembly. NOTICE: As the manual transmission assembly is very heavy, be sure to support it securely.

20. REMOVE TRANSMISSION BREATHER SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Detach the 3 breather hose clamps.

(b) Remove the transmission breather sub-assembly from the control shift lever retainer assembly.

(c) Remove the 2 bolts and 2 brackets.

21. REMOVE WIRING HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET

(a) Remove the 4 bolts and 4 wiring harness clamp brackets.

22. REMOVE TRANSFER ASSEMBLY

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