Toyota Tundra. Manual — part 2719

Fig. 48: Identifying Steering Column Assembly Replacement Components With Torque Specifications
(Manual Tilt) (3 Of 4)
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Fig. 49: Identifying Steering Column Assembly Replacement Components (Manual Tilt) (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. 50: 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. 51: Removing Lower Steering Column Cover
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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. 52: 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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