Toyota Tundra. Manual — part 2720

Fig. 53: 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. 54: Locating Turn Signal Switch With Spiral Cable
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11. DISCONNECT COLUMN SHIFT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY (See

REMOVAL )

12. REMOVE COLUMN SHIFT LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )

13. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (for Regular Cab) (See REMOVAL )

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

Double Cab), REMOVAL (for CrewMax) .)

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

16. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH (See REMOVAL )

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

REMOVAL )

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

19. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY

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a. Remove the bolt and air duct.

Fig. 55: Locating Air Duct Bolt
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20. REMOVE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

a. Remove the 3 bolts and nut.

Fig. 56: Locating Steering Intermediate Shaft Nut & Bolts
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b. Put matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft and the steering column.

Fig. 57: Identifying Matchmarks On Steering Intermediate Shaft & Steering Column
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c. Remove the bolt and steering intermediate shaft from the steering column.

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d. Put matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft and steering intermediate shaft.

Fig. 58: Identifying Matchmarks On No. 2 Steering Intermediate Shaft & Steering
Intermediate Shaft
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e. Remove the bolt and steering intermediate shaft from the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft.

21. REMOVE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SUB-ASSEMBLY

a. Put matchmarks on the No. 2 steering intermediate shaft and the power steering gear.

Fig. 59: Identifying Matchmarks On No. 2 Steering Intermediate Shaft & Power Steering
Gear
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b. Remove the bolt and No. 2 steering intermediate shaft from the power steering gear.

22. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY

a. Remove the bolt and 2 nuts. Then remove the steering column from the instrument panel

reinforcement.

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Fig. 60: Locating Steering Column Nuts & Bolt
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DISASSEMBLY

1. REMOVE TRANSPONDER KEY AMPLIFIER (w/ Engine Immobilizer System)

a. Using a screwdriver, widen the claws attached to the upper bracket by approximately 1.0 mm

(0.0394 in.).

b. Pull out the transponder key amplifier with the claws open.

Fig. 61: Removing Transponder Key Amplifier Or Key Cylinder Light Assembly
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NOTE:

When using a vise, do not overtighten it.

NOTE:

Using excessive force may damage the case.

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