Toyota Tundra. Manual — part 2654

1. Remove the steering pad from the disc wheel.

2. Place the steering pad in a plastic bag, tie it tightly and dispose of it in the same way as other

general parts.

SPIRAL CABLE

COMPONENTS

Fig. 265: Identifying Spiral Cable Replacement Components (1 Of 3)
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Do not apply water to a steering pad with a deployed
airbag.

Fig. 264: Disposing Steering Pad
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Always wash your hands with water after completing the
operation.

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Fig. 266: Identifying Spiral Cable Replacement Components (2 Of 3) With Torque Specifications
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Fig. 267: Identifying Spiral Cable Replacement Components (3 Of 3)

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REMOVAL

1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

2. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

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

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

5. REMOVE STEERING PAD (See REMOVAL )

6. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )

7. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER (See REMOVAL )

8. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER (See REMOVAL )

9. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE

a. Disconnect the connectors from the spiral cable with steering sensor.

b. Detach the 3 claws and remove the spiral cable with steering sensor.

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 ).

NOTE:

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

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Fig. 268: Identifying Spiral Cable With Steering Sensor Claws
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10. REMOVE STEERING SENSOR

a. Detach the 6 claws and remove the sensor.

INSPECTION

1. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE

a. If there are any defects as mentioned below, replace the spiral cable with a new one: Scratches,

cracks, dents or chips on the connector or the spiral cable.

Fig. 269: Identifying Steering Sensor Claws
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b. Check the spiral cable.

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