Toyota Tundra. Manual — part 2725

Fig. 94: Identifying Steering Column Assembly Replacement Components (4 Of 4)
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REMOVAL

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1. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

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

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:

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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.

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Some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected
(see INITIALIZATION ).

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a. Remove the 2 screws.

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

Fig. 96: Identifying Lower Steering Column Cover Screws
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9. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER

a. Detach the 4 clips.

b. Detach the claw to remove the upper steering column cover.

Fig. 97: Identifying Upper Steering Column Cover Clips
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10. REMOVE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY

a. Disconnect the 5 connectors from the turn signal switch with spiral cable.

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Fig. 98: Locating Turn Signal Switch With Spiral Cable Connectors
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b. Using pliers, grip the claws of the clamp and remove the turn signal switch with spiral cable from

the steering column.

Fig. 99: Locating Turn Signal Switch With Spiral Cable
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11. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (for Regular Cab) (See REMOVAL )

12. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (for Double Cab, CrewMax) (See REMOVAL , (for

Double Cab)REMOVAL (For CrewMax) )

13. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH (See REMOVAL )

14. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH (See REMOVAL )

15. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (See

REMOVAL )

16. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD INSERT (See REMOVAL )

17. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY

a. Remove the bolt and air duct.

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