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 FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE

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4. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE

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5. DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP

(a) Disconnect the front door opening trim weatherstrip to the extent which allows the removal of the center pillar lower garnish and center pillar upper garnish.

6. DISCONNECT REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP

(a) Disconnect the rear door opening trim weatherstrip to the extent which allows the removal of the center pillar lower garnish and center pillar upper garnish.

7. REMOVE LAP BELT OUTER ANCHOR COVER

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8. DISCONNECT FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY

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9. REMOVE CENTER PILLAR LOWER GARNISH

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10. REMOVE CENTER PILLAR UPPER GARNISH

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11. 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 bolt.

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

12. REMOVE FRONT SHOULDER BELT ANCHOR ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 2 bolts.

(b) Disengage the guide to remove the front shoulder belt anchor adjuster assembly.