Toyota Tacoma (2015-2018) Service Manual: Removal

Toyota Tacoma (2015-2018) Service Manual / Supplemental Restraint Systems / Steering Pad / Removal

REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. PRECAUTION

CAUTION:

Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing (See page NOTICE: ).

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.

Click here 2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

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.

Click here 3. REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER

3. REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER

(a) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape, disengage the claw and guide to remove the lower No. 3 steering wheel cover.

Text in Illustration

*a	Protective Tape

4. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER

(a) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape, disengage the claw and guide to remove the lower No. 2 steering wheel cover.

Text in Illustration

*a	Protective Tape

5. REMOVE STEERING PAD

CAUTION:

When storing the steering pad, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.

(a) Check that the ignition switch is off.

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

NOTICE:

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

(c) Using a T30 "TORX" socket wrench, loosen the 2 screws until the groove along the screw circumference catches on the screw case.

(d) Pull the steering pad toward you.

(e) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape, release the 2 airbag connector locks.

Text in Illustration

*a	Protective Tape

(f) Disconnect the 2 airbag connectors.

NOTICE:

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

(g) Disconnect the horn terminal to remove the steering pad.

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ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1. INSPECT STEERING PAD (for Vehicle not Involved in Collision) (a) Perform a diagnostic system check (See page ). (b) With the steering pad installed on the vehi ...

Installation

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE 1. INSTALL STEERING PAD (a) Check that the ignition switch is off. (b) Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) battery terminal. CAUTION: Wait at least ...

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