Toyota Tundra Engine Recall: I Took the CAB OFF—Here’s How

Toyota Tundra cab removal for a twin-turbo engine recall replacement—filmed in the shop, from front-end disassembly and cab connections to the cab lift, engine swap, and torque-converter installation notes. I'm walking through my cab-off approach, showing the access points, wiring harnesses, grounds, steering connection, cooling-system connections, and details that are easy to overlook. This is a hands-on shop walkthrough, with the useful explanations kept in and chapters below so you can jump straight to the part you need. And yes, even after plenty of these swaps, my mental checklist still needed a TRD update. Watch for the driveshaft-hoop reminder. Experience: installed. Attention span: occasionally on backorder. CHAPTERS 00:00 Tundra recall job & cab-off approach 00:25 Front-end disassembly overview 01:15 Steering-wheel restraint & front-clip removal 03:29 Why the front clip comes off / radiator support 06:28 Battery-ground reminder & electrical connectors 07:28 Accessing the radiator-support fasteners 11:18 A/C connections after system recovery 13:57 Radiator assembly free / grounds & power steering 16:51 Disconnecting the ECM & wiring harness 20:13 Rear-seat tray access 22:45 Missing footage: harness & power-distribution-box grounds 23:11 Intercooler & radiator coolant drain 24:32 Underbody ground straps & harness routing 25:53 TRD driveshaft hoop: the mental-checklist miss 26:12 Continuing the underbody disconnections 29:27 Engine coolant & oil drain 30:01 Transmission neutral preparation 30:46 Brake-line disconnection access 33:03 Steering-shaft connection 35:03 Capping the brake lines 39:22 Remaining coolant hoses 40:56 Cab-lift preparation & clearance checks 42:37 Raising the cab 46:10 Cab raised: access to the engine & transmission 47:03 Engine-removal walkthrough 51:43 Harness transfer & replacement-engine installation 54:27 Engine & transmission joined 55:11 Torque-converter bolts & pilot-bolt discussion 58:53 Final A/C & coolant tasks / wrap-up MISSING-FOOTAGE NOTE The under-seat tray was lifted to access the passenger-side harness and grounds at the power distribution box underneath. Footage of that disconnection was lost, so an explanation card fills in the context at 22:45. This video is an edited walkthrough, not an uninterrupted recording of every repair step. IMPORTANT This shows my workflow on the truck in this video, not a substitute for current Toyota service information, recall instructions, torque specifications, or professional training. Equipment and configurations can differ. Cab lifting and work involving brakes, steering, refrigerant, and vehicle electrical systems require the correct equipment and procedures. Confirm recall eligibility and repair requirements for your specific VIN with Toyota. What connection or hidden fastener has caught you out on a cab-off job? Leave the timestamp and your tip in the comments. Subscribe to Heavy Duty Roadside LLC for more real-world automotive repairs and shop experience. CHANNEL    / @heavydutyroadsidellc920   WEBSITE https://www.heavydutyroadside.com/ #ToyotaTundra #EngineRecall #CabRemoval