Toyota Tacoma (2015-2018) Service Manual: Removal

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

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 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

Wait for at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent the airbag from working.

NOTICE:

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

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3. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY

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4. REMOVE CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

(a) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape, release the airbag connector lock. Text in Illustration *a Protective Tape

(b) Disconnect the airbag connector from the curtain shield airbag assembly.

NOTICE:

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

(c) Using needle nose pliers, remove the 2 pins from the 2 clips (A).

HINT:

Remove the 2 clips (A) and curtain shield airbag assembly from the vehicle body as a unit.

(d) While holding the curtain shield airbag assembly, remove the 7 bolts, disengage the 2 clips (B) and 2 claws and remove the curtain shield airbag assembly. (d)Remove the 2 clips (A) and 2 spacers from the curtain shield airbag assembly.