Toyota 1996 LAND CRUISER User Manual page 1261

1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
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STEERING − TILT STEERING COLUMN
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL PAD
NOTICE:
If the airbag connector is disconnected with the ignition
switch at ON or ACC, DTCs will be recorded. Never use air-
bag parts from another vehicle. When replacing parts, re-
place with new parts.
(a) Place the front wheels facing straight ahead.
(b) Remove the steering wheel lower No.2 and No.3 cover
from the steering wheel.
(c) Using a torx socket wrench, loosen the 2 torx screws.
HINT:
Loosen the 2 screws until the groove along the screw circumfer-
ence catches on the screw case.
(d) Pull out the wheel pad from the steering wheel and dis-
connect the airbag connector.
CAUTION:
When storing the wheel pad, keep the upper surface of the
pad facing upward. Never disassemble the wheel pad.
NOTICE:
When removing the wheel pad, take care not to pull the air-
bag wire harness.
2. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL
(a) Disconnect the connector.
(b) Remove the steering wheel set nut.
(c) Place matchmarks on the steering wheel and main shaft
assembly.
(d) Using SST, remove the wheel.
SST 09950−50010 (09951−05010, 09952−05010,
09953−05020, 09954−05020)
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Version 1.00 - 12/21/2010
SR−11
SR16A−03