Toyota Tundra. Manual — part 2731

Fig. 139: Identifying Steering Column Assembly Replacement Components With Torque Specification (4
Of 4)
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ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

1. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER (See REMOVAL )

2. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER (See REMOVAL )

3. INSPECT TILT MOTOR

a. Disconnect the connector A from the multiplex tilt and telescopic ECU.

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b. Connect the positive (+) battery terminal to terminal 10 (TIM+) and the negative battery terminal to

terminal 1 (TIM-) of the tilt motor connector. Then confirm that the steering wheel tilts up.

OK: Steering wheel tilts up.

c. Connect the negative (-) battery terminal to terminal 10 (TIM+) and the positive battery terminal to

terminal 1 (TIM-) of the tilt motor connector. Then confirm that the steering wheel tilts down.

OK: Steering wheel tilts down.

Fig. 140: Identifying Multiplex Tilt & Telescopic ECU Connector Terminal
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4. INSPECT TELESCOPIC MOTOR

a. Disconnect the connector B from the multiplex tilt and telescopic ECU.

b. Connect the positive battery terminal to terminal 2 (TEM+) and the negative battery terminal to

terminal 6 (TEM-) of the telescopic motor connector. Then confirm that the steering column
contracts.

OK: Steering column contracts.

c. Connect the negative battery terminal to terminal 2 (TEM+) and the positive battery terminal to

terminal 6 (TEM-) of the telescopic motor connector. Then confirm that the steering column
extends.

OK: Steering column extends.

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Fig. 141: Inspecting Telescopic Motor
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5. INSTALL LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER (See INSTALLATION )

6. INSTALL UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER (See INSTALLATION )

REMOVAL

1. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION: Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the

precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing
the steering column (see PRECAUTION ).

CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the

negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt
pretensioner activation.

NOTE:



After the ignition switch is turned OFF, the navigation system
requires approximately 90 seconds to record various types of
memory and settings. As a result, after turning the ignition switch
OFF, wait 90 seconds or more before disconnecting the cable from
the negative (-) battery terminal.



Some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected

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3. REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER (See REMOVAL )

4. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER (See REMOVAL )

5. REMOVE STEERING PAD (w/ Steering Pad Switch) (See REMOVAL )

6. REMOVE STEERING PAD (w/o Steering Pad Switch) (See REMOVAL )

7. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY

a. Remove the steering wheel set nut.

b. Put matchmarks on the steering wheel and main shaft.

c. Using SST, remove the steering wheel.

SST 09950-50013 (09951-05010, 09952-05010, 09953-05020, 09954-05011)

Fig. 142: Removing Steering Wheel With SST
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8. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER

a. Remove the 2 screws.

b. Detach the 2 claws to remove the lower steering column cover.

Fig. 143: Identifying Lower Steering Column Cover Screws
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9. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER

a. Detach the 4 clips.

(see INITIALIZATION ).

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