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‘05 - ‘06 Tacoma (W/ O.E. Hitch) - 3” Kit 5613
14.
Steering Shaft
a.
Strap steering wheel to prevent accidental
movement.
b.
Mark upper steering shaft in relation to coupler
and lower steering shaft.
c.
Remove coupler bolts, slide coupler up onto
upper steering shaft and disconnect steering
shaft.
d.
Slide coupler down and off of upper steering
shaft.
e.
Position steering coupler onto lower steering
shaft.
WARNING
Accidental deployment of the air bag can result in seri-
ous personal injury or death. To avoid accidental
deployment during installation of the lift kit, the Supple-
mental Restraint System (SRS, or airbag) must remain
deactivated. Do not allow anyone near the airbag dur-
ing installation. Refer to the factory service manual or
owner's manual for the recommended procedure to
disable the SRS. After kit installation, the SRS must be
reactivated before driving the vehicle.
CAUTION
If the following step is not performed, the airbag clock-
spring could be damaged. Do not turn the steering
wheel while the steering shaft is disconnected.
Upper Steering
Shaft
Coupler
Bolts
Lower Steering
Shaft
Alignment Mark
Inside of Vehicle
1.
Manual transmission
a.
Remove center console and shifter console inte-
rior panels.
b.
Remove shift lever from vehicle.
2.
Front interior trim panels
a.
Remove driver and passenger door sill plates.
Shifter
Console
Center
Console
Shift Lever
Plastic Cap
Door Sill
Plate
