Toyota Tacoma 2015-2018 Service Manual: Removal

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

CAUTION:

Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing (See page ).

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

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 RADIATOR GRILLE

4. REMOVE RADIATOR SIDE DEFLECTOR

5. REMOVE FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR

(a) Check that the ignition switch is off.

(b) Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) battery terminal.

CAUTION:

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

(c) Remove the 2 bolts.

(d) Disengage the 2 claws.

NOTICE:

Loosen the bolt while holding the front airbag sensor because the front airbag sensor 2 claws (stopper) is easily damaged.

(e) Disconnect the connector to remove the front airbag sensor LH.

NOTICE:

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

(1) Push down the white housing lock and slide the yellow CPA (At this time, the connector cannot be disconnected yet).

(2) Push down the white housing lock again and disconnect the connector and remove the front airbag sensor LH.

NOTICE:

Do not push down the part (A) shown in the illustration when disconnecting.

(3) After disconnecting the connector, check that the position of the white housing lock is correct as shown in the illustration.