Toyota Tacoma (2015-2018) Service Manual: Removal

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

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

CAUTION:

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

NOTICE:

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

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3. REMOVE ACCESS PANEL REAR WEATHERSTRIP

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4. REMOVE LAP BELT OUTER ANCHOR COVER

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5. REMOVE ACCESS PANEL INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL

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6. REMOVE DOOR PULL HANDLE

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7. REMOVE REAR DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY

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8. REMOVE ACCESS PANEL INSIDE HANDLE SUB-ASSEMBLY

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9. REMOVE FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the nut to disconnect the shoulder anchor.

(b) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape, release the locking button to disconnect the connector. Text in Illustration *a Protective Tape

(c) Remove the 2 bolts.

(d) Disengage the 2 guides to remove the front seat outer belt assembly.

10. REMOVE FRONT SHOULDER BELT ANCHOR ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the bolt.

(b) Disengage the guide to remove the front shoulder belt anchor adjuster assembly as shown in the illustration.