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Windshield Glass: Removal

  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation (See AIRBAG SYSTEM ).
  2. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM LH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  3. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM RH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  4. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL LH 
  5. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL RH 
  6. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  7. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  8. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH 
  9. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH 
  10. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH (See step 25 in  REMOVAL  ) 
  11. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH 
  12. REMOVE MAP LIGHT ASSEMBLY (See step 53 in  REMOVAL  ) 
  13. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY LH (See step 54 in  REMOVAL  ) 
  14. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY RH 
  15. REMOVE VISOR HOLDER (See step 56 in  REMOVAL  ) 
  16. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY (See step 50 in  REMOVAL  ) 
  17. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY (See step 57 in  REMOVAL  ) 
  18. REMOVE RAIN SENSOR (w/ Auto Wiper) (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  19. REMOVE WINDSHIELD MOULDING OUTSIDE 
    1. Using a knife, cut off the moulding, as shown in the illustration.
      NOTE: Do not damage the vehicle body with the knife.
    2. Remove the remaining moulding from the vehicle body.

      HINT:

      When removing, make a partial cut, then pull and remove it by hand.

      Fig 1: Cutting Off Moulding
      G04116050Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Disconnect the connector as shown in the illustration (w/ Deicer).
      Fig 2: Disconnecting Connector
      G04116051Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  20. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS 
    1. Pass a piano wire between the vehicle body and glass from the interior.
      Fig 3: Passing Piano Wire Between Vehicle Body And Glass From Interior
      G04116052Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Tie both wire ends to wooden blocks or similar objects.
      NOTE:
      • When separating the glass, take care not to damage the paint and the interior and exterior ornaments.
      • To prevent the safety pad from being scratched when removing the glass, place a plastic sheet between the piano wire and safety pad.
      Fig 4: Tying Both Wire Ends To Wooden Blocks
      G04116053Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT:

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

    3. Cut off the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the glass.
    4. Disengage the stoppers.
    5. Using a suction cup, remove the glass.
      NOTE: Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when removing the glass.
  21. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS RETAINER 
    1. Remove the windshield glass retainer.
  22. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS NO. 2 STOPPER 
    1. Using a scraper, remove the windshield glass No. 2 stoppers.
  23. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS NO. 1 STOPPER 
    1. Remove the windshield glass No. 1 stoppers.
  24. CLEAN WINDSHIELD GLASS 
    1. Using a scraper, remove the damaged stoppers, dam and adhesive sticking to the glass.
    2. Clean the outer circumference of the glass with white gasoline.
      NOTE:
      • Do not touch the glass surface after cleaning it.
      • Be careful not to damage the glass.
      • Even if using a new glass, clean the glass with white gasoline.
      Fig 5: Cleaning Windshield Glass
      G04116054Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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