Toyota Tacoma (2015-2018) Service Manual: Removal

REMOVAL

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 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.