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Body & Frame: Windows: Windshield: Removal

  1. REMOVE PART OF FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIMS 
  2. REMOVE ASSIST GRIPS 
  3. REMOVE SUN VISORS AND HOLDERS 
  4. REMOVE MAP LAMP ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the lens and cover.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. Remove the 4 screws and map lamp assembly.
    3. Disconnect the connectors.
      Fig 1: Removing Map Lamp Assembly
      G02940074Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR 
    1. Remove the cover.
    2. Using a torx socket wrench, remove the bolt.

      Torx wrench: T30 (part No. 09042-00010 or locally manufactured tool) 

    3. Remove the inner rear view mirror.
      Fig 2: Removing Inner Rear View Mirror
      G02940075Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH 
    1. Using a screwdriver, open the cover.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. Remove the bolt.
    3. Remove the front pillar garnish and cover.
    4. Use the same manner described above to the other side.
      Fig 3: Removing Front Pillar Garnish
      G02940076Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING 
    1. w/ Sliding roof:

      Remove the opening trim.

    2. Remove the front portion of roof headlining.
  8. REMOVE ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH CENTER MOLDINGS 
  9. REMOVE WIPER ARMS 
  10. REMOVE WEATHERSTRIP 
  11. REMOVE COWL LOUVER 
  12. REMOVE WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOLDING CLIP 

    Using a drill of less than 4 mm (0.16 in.), drill out the rivet heads as shown in Fig 4.

    CAUTION: The cut rivet and rivet cutter will be not, avoid touching them.
    NOTE: Do not jiggle the rivet cutter while cutting, otherwise you may enlarge the rivet hole or damage the rivet cutter.

    HINT:

    Do not drill the body.

    Fig 4: Drilling Out Rivet Heads
    G02940077Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  13. REMOVE WINDSHIELD UPPER MOLDING 
    1. Using a knife, cut off the molding as shown in Fig 5.
      NOTE: Do not damage the body with the knife.
    2. Remove the remaining molding.
      Fig 5: Removing Windshield Upper Molding
      G02940078Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  14. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS 
    1. Push piano wire through between the body and glass from the interior.
      Fig 6: Pushing Piano Wire Through Between Body & Glass From Interior
      G02940079Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Tie both wire ends to a wooden blocks or similar objects.

      HINT:

      Apply protective tape to the outer surface to keep the surface from being scratched.

      NOTE: When separating the glass, be careful not to damage the paint, interior and exterior ornaments. To prevent scratching the safety pad when removing the windshield, place a plastic sheet between the piano wire and safety pad.
    3. Cut the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around it.
      Fig 7: Cutting Adhesive By Pulling Piano Wire
      G02940080Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Remove the glass.
      NOTE: Leave as much of the adhesive on the body as possible when cutting off the glass.