2008 TOYOTA TUNDRA tailgate

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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Keys and Doors
Keys 18
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Engine immobilizer system 21
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Wireless remote control 22
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Side doors 27
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Power windows 30
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Back window 33
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Power back window 34
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Tailgate 35
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Hood 39
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Theft deterrent system 39
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Fuel tank cap 41
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Electric moon roof 43
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SECTION 1 2

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XS12045
These keys work in every lock.
Your vehicle is supplied with two kinds
of keys.
1. Master keys—These keys work in ev- ery lock.
2. Sub key—This key will not work in the glove box and tailgate.
To protect items locked in the glove box
when using valet parking, leave the sub
key with the attendant.
Since the side doors can be locked with-
out a key, you should always carry a
spare key in case you accidentally lock
your keys inside the vehicle.
XS12046a
KEY NUMBER PLATE
Your key number is shown on the plate.
Keep the plate in a safe place such as
your wallet, not in the vehicle.
If you should lose your keys or if you
need additional keys, duplicates can be
made by a Toyota dealer using the key
number.
We recommend writing down the key num-
ber and storing it in a safe place.
XS12049
Your vehicle is supplied with the two
kinds of keys.
1. Master keys (black)—These keys work in every lock. Your Toyota dealer will
need one of them to make a new key
with a built −in transponder chip.
2. Sub key (gray)—This key will not work in the glove box and tailgate.
A transponder chip for engine immobilizer
system has been placed in the head of
the master and sub keys. These chips are
needed to enable the system to function
correctly, so be careful not to lose these
keys. If you make your own duplicate key,
you will not be able to cancel the system
or start the engine.
Keys (without engine
immobilizer system) Keys (with engine immobilizer
system)

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XS12014
To open the tailgate, pull the handle up.
The support cables will hold the tailgate
horizontal.
See “—Stowage precautions” on page 470
in Section 2 for precautions when loading
luggage.
After closing the tailgate, try pulling it to-
ward you to make sure it is securely
locked.
NOTICE
Avoid driving with the tailgate open.
XS12039c
These connector covers are used when
removing the tailgate, to prevent the wire
harness connectors from being contami-
nated. Store the connector covers in the
glove box in the plastic bag when not
using.
Connector cover A—Gray connector cover
Connector cover B—White connector cover
CAUTION
Prior to removing the tailgate, discon-
nect the wire harnesses between the
rear view monitor system camera and
the vehicle. Failure to do so could
cause damage to the vehicle and may
result in personal injury.
Tailgate— —Before removing the tailgate
(with rear view monitor
system only)

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XS12031b
1. To disconnect the wire harness connec-
tors, press and hold the lock of the
connector 1 and pull apart. The con-
nectors are located on the vehicle body
frame, behind the bumper.
Connector 1—Rear view monitor system camera wire
harness connector
(white)
Connector 2—Vehicle wire harness
connector (gray)
XS12040b
Connector cover B
Connector 2
2. Attach the connector cover B (white) tothe connector 2.
XS12048
3. Lower the tailgate. Remove the protec-tor C located in the vehicle bed by
pressing the tabs and pulling the pro-
tector. Pull the wire harness D through
the hole.
C: Plastic wire protector
D: Rear view monitor system camera
wire harness

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XS12042a
Connector cover A
Connector 1
4. Attach the connector cover A (gray) to
the connector 1 (white).
—Removal
XS12015b
Support cable bracket
Clip
1. Open the tailgate to the angle where you can release the brackets on the
support cables from the lugs on
both sides.
To unhook the support cable bracket, keep
pulling up the clip on the bracket and
unhook the bracket.
XS12016a
2. Tilt the tailgate to about 45 ° from
vertical and pull up the right side of
the tailgate to unhook the right side.

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XS12017a
3. Tilt the tailgate up to about 15 ° open
and slide the tailgate a little to the
right to unhook the left side.
To attach the tailgate, follow the removal
procedure in reverse order.
After closing the tailgate, try pulling it to-
ward you to make sure it is securely
closed.
We recommend you keep the tailgate
closed when not in use.
NOTICE
 Make sure the support brackets are
securely latched on both side pan-
els when installing the tailgate.
 With rear view monitor system—
Store the removed tailgate with the
backup camera lens facing upward.
Failure to do so could cause dam-
age to the camera lens.
XS12047
LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH KEY
Insert the master key into the keyhole
and turn it to lock or unlock the tail-
gate.
To lock: Turn the key clockwise.
To unlock: Turn the key counterclockwise.

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Doors and engine hood
Check that all doors including tailgate op-
erate smoothly and all latches lock se-
curely. Make sure the engine hood sec-
ondary latch secures the hood from
opening when the primary latch is re-
leased.
Tire inflation pressure
Check the pressure with a gauge ev-
ery two weeks, or at least once a
month. See page 553 in Section 7 −2
for additional information.
Tire surface and wheel nuts
Check the tires carefully for cuts,
damage or excessive wear. See page
556 in Section 7− 2 for additional in-
formation. When checking the tires,
make sure no nuts are missing, and
check the nuts for looseness. Tighten
them if necessary. Tire rotation
Rotate the tires
according to the
maintenance schedule. (For
scheduled maintenance information,
please refer to the “Scheduled
Maintenance Guide” or “Owner ’s
Manual Supplement”.) See page 558
in Section 7 −2 for additional
information.
Be on the alert for changes in perfor-
mance, sounds, and visual tip −offs that
indicate service is needed. Some impor-
tant clues are as follows:
Engine missing, stumbling, or pinging
Appreciable loss of power
Strange engine noises
A leak under the vehicle (however, wa-
ter dripping from the air conditioning
after use is normal.)
Change in exhaust sound (This may
indicate a dangerous carbon monoxide
leak. Drive with the windows open and
have the exhaust system checked im-
mediately.)
Flat −looking tire; excessive tire squeal
when cornering; uneven tire wear
Vehicle pulls to one side when driving
straight on a level road
Strange noises related to suspension
movement
Loss of brake effectiveness; spongy
feeling brake or clutch pedal; pedal al-
most touches floor; vehicle pulls to one
side when braking
Engine coolant temperature continually
higher than normal
Does your vehicle need
repairing?