Toyota Tundra. Manual — part 2649

Fig. 233: Identifying Steering Pad Contact Plates
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2. REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER

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. Using a screwdriver, remove the steering wheel cover.

HINT:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

Fig. 234: Identifying Lower No. 3 Steering Wheel Cover Claws
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3. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER

a. w/Cruise Control:

1. Using a screwdriver, remove the No. 2 steering wheel cover.

HINT:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

Fig. 235: Identifying Lower No. 2 Steering Wheel Cover Claws (W/ Cruise Control)
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b. w/o Cruise Control:

1. Using a screwdriver, remove the No. 2 steering wheel cover.

HINT:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

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Fig. 236: Identifying Lower No. 2 Steering Wheel Cover Claws (W/O Cruise Control)
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4. REMOVE STEERING PAD (w/ Steering Pad Switch)

a. Using a T30 "TORX" socket wrench, loosen the 2 screws until the groove along the screw

circumference catches on the screw case.

Fig. 237: Locating Steering Pad Screws (W/ Steering Pad Switch)
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b. Pull out the steering pad from the steering wheel, as shown below. Then support the steering pad

with one hand.

c. Disconnect the 2 connectors and remove the steering pad.

NOTE:

When removing the steering pad, do not pull the airbag wire harness.

NOTE:

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

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Fig. 238: Locating Steering Pad Connectors
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5. REMOVE STEERING PAD (w/o Steering Pad Switch)

a. Using a T30 "TORX" socket wrench, loosen the 2 screws until the groove along the screw

circumference catches on the screw case.

Fig. 239: Locating Steering Pad Screws (W/O Steering Pad Switch)
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b. Pull out the steering pad from the steering wheel, as shown below. Then support the steering pad

with one hand.

c. Disconnect the 2 connectors and remove the steering pad.

NOTE:

When removing the steering pad, do not pull the airbag wire harness.

NOTE:

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

2009 Toyota Tundra

2009 RESTRAINTS Supplemental Restraint System - Tundra