Body & Frame: Windows: Windshield: Removal

1. Using a screwdriver, remove the 4 assist grip plugs, then remove the 4 screws and the 2 assist grips.

   HINT:

   Tape up the screwdriver tip before use.

2. Use the same manner described above to the other side.

1. Using a screwdriver, remove the front pillar garnish.

   HINT:

   Tape up the screwdriver tip before use.

2. Use the same manner described above to the other side.

Fig 1: Removing Front Pillar Garnish

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1. Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 caps.

   HINT:

   Tape up the screwdriver tip before use.

2. Remove the 4 screws, then disconnect the connectors.
3. Remove the 2 sun visors.

Remove the 4 screws and the 2 double visors.

Remove the 2 screws and the 2 holders.

1. Remove the bolt.
2. Using a screwdriver, remove the overhead console box, then disconnect the connector.

HINT:

Tape up the screwdriver tip before use.

Fig 2: Removing Overhead Console Box

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REMOVE OVERHEAD CONSOLE BOX 

1. Using a screwdriver, remove the LEXUS link system switch assembly.

   HINT:

   Tape up the screwdriver tip before use.

   Fig 3: Removing Lexus Link System Switch Assembly (W/Lexus Link System)

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2. Remove the bolt.
3. Using a screwdriver, remove the overhead console box, then disconnect the connectors.

HINT:

Tape up the screwdriver tip before use.

Fig 4: Removing Overhead Console Box (W/Lexus Link System)

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1. Disconnect the connector.
2. Unfasten a screw, and remove the other screw and the inner rear view mirror.

Fig 5: Removing Inner Rear View Mirror

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REMOVE NIGHT VIEW CAMERA 

1. Remove the nut and night view cover.
2. Remove the rain sensor bracket and disconnect the connector.
   Fig 6: Removing Night View Cover

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3. Loosen the screw, and remove the night view camera by sliding it upward along the front glass.

Fig 7: Removing Night View Camera (W/Night View)

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Fig 8: Unlocking Rain Sensor

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1. Disconnect the connector and remove the screw.
2. Remove the rain sensor by sliding it horizontally along the front glass.

Fig 9: Removing Rain Sensor

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1. Remove the 2 wiper arm head caps and the 2 nuts.
2. Remove the 2 wiper arms.

1. Remove the cowl top ventilator louver RH.
2. Remove the cowl top ventilator louver LH.

1. Using a screwdriver, remove the outside No. 2 molding.

   HINT:

   Tape up the screwdriver tip before use.

2. Using a drill of less then 0 4 mm (0.16 in.).
3. Gently and vertically put the drill to the rivet, and cut the rivet flanges.
   NOTE:

   • Prizing the hole with a drill can lead to damage to the rivet hole or breaking the drill.
   • Take cafe as the cut rivet is hot.
   Fig 10: Drilling Out Rivets
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4. Even if the flange is taken off, continue drilling and push the out remaining fragments with the drill.
5. Using a heat light, heat the molding to 40 - 60 °C (104 - 140 °F).
   NOTE: Do not heat the molding excessively.
6. Tie both piano wire ends to wooden blocks or similar objects.
7. Cut the adhesive tape by pulling the piano wire as shown.
   NOTE:

   • If reusing the molding, take care not to damage the molding.
   • Do not damage the body.
   Fig 11: Cutting Adhesive Tape
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   HINT:

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

8. Remove the molding.
9. Use the same manner described above to the other side.

Using a knife, cut off the molding as shown in the illustration.

Fig 12: Removing Outside Upper Molding

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1. Push piano wire through between the body and the glass from the interior.
2. Tie both wire ends to wooden blocks or similar objects.

   HINT:

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

   Fig 13: Pushing Piano Wire Through Between Body And Glass From Interior

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   NOTE: When separating the glass, take care not to damage the paint and interior and exterior ornaments. To prevent scratching the safety pad when removing the windshield, place a plastic sheet between the piano wire and the safety pad.
3. Cut the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around it.
4. Remove the windshield glass.

Fig 14: Removing Windshield Glass

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