Steering Wheel Install Guide – No Controls Currently

Tuck’s Performance Steering Wheel Installation Manual

For Vehicles Without Existing Steering Wheel Controls

Welcome to Tuck’s Performance
At Tuck’s Performance, we specialize in high-quality vehicle upgrades that enhance your driving experience. This guide will walk you through installing a steering wheel with integrated buttons on a vehicle that originally had a basic wheel. Follow these steps carefully to ensure a successful installation.

Safety First!

  • Park the vehicle on a level surface.
  • Turn off the ignition and disconnect the battery (-) terminal.
  • Wait at least 10 minutes to prevent accidental airbag deployment.

Installation Instructions

Step 1: Disconnect the Battery

  • Locate the negative (-) terminal on your vehicle’s battery and disconnect it.
  • Wait at least 10 minutes to allow the airbag system to fully discharge.

Step 2: Remove the Airbag

  1. Find the airbag release points on the side of the steering wheel:
    • Pre-2015 & 70 Series Landcruiser: Use a star fitting to loosen the airbag.
    • 2015+ models: Use a flathead screwdriver to release the three clips.
  2. Carefully pull the airbag forward and disconnect:
    • Earth wire plug (small black wire)
    • Yellow airbag plug (lift the yellow tab to release)

Step 3: Remove the Steering Wheel

  1. Disconnect all plugs from the clock spring.
  2. Use a 19mm socket to loosen the center nut (don’t remove fully yet).
  3. Rock the steering wheel left to right until it loosens.
  4. Remove the nut and pull the wheel off.

Step 4: Upgrade the Clock Spring

Removing the Old Clock Spring

  1. Remove the plastic shroud (2 Phillips screws underneath).
  2. Unplug the two connectors near the ignition switch.
  3. Release the top and side clips to remove the clock spring.

Installing the New Clock Spring

  1. Align and click in the new Tuck’s Performance clock spring.
  2. Plug in the yellow airbag connector.
  3. Connect the supplied harness:
    • One end to the new clock spring
    • The other to the factory Toyota plug

Step 5: Wiring the Steering Controls to the Stereo

  1. Remove the stereo to access wiring.
  2. Route the supplied harness to the stereo area.
  3. Connect the single illumination wire:
    • Standard: green wire in stereo harness
    • Or any lighting circuit

Connecting to Stereo:

  • Android stereos: Plug-and-play
  • Alpine, Sony, JVC, Pioneer:
    • Cut factory plug off both sides
    • Connect black to black (ground)
    • Connect remaining two wires (order doesn’t matter)

Step 6: Install the New Steering Wheel

  1. Remove orange tab from new clock spring
  2. Align wheel and tighten 19mm nut
  3. Connect:
    • 10-pin to 12-pin adapter (Pre-2015)
    • Two-wire cruise control plug
  4. Note: Factory stalk cruise control no longer used

Step 7: Transfer the Airbag Detonator

  1. Remove four 8mm nuts from original airbag
  2. Transfer detonator to new airbag pad
  3. Align and tighten the four nuts securely

Step 8: Reinstall the Airbag

  1. Reconnect yellow airbag plug and secure the tab
  2. Attach earth wire to the airbag plate
  3. Push the airbag in until it clicks

Step 9: Reconnect Battery & Test

  1. Reconnect the battery
  2. Turn on ignition and test all buttons
  3. If needed, configure steering settings via the stereo

Final Checks

  • Ensure airbag is secure
  • Test all buttons and cruise control
  • No warning lights on the dash

Thank You for Choosing Tuck’s Performance!
We appreciate your support and strive to bring the best quality vehicle upgrades to our customers. Enjoy your new steering wheel upgrade and enhanced driving experience!

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