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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.
  2. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  3. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  4. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL LH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  5. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL RH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  6. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM LH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  7. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM RH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  8. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  9. REMOVE ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOLDING CENTER LH (See  REMOVAL  1) 
  10. REMOVE ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOLDING CENTER RH (See  REMOVAL  1) 
  11. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  12. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  13. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER LH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  14. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER RH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  15. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  16. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  17. REMOVE VISOR BRACKET COVER (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  18. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY LH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  19. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY RH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  20. REMOVE VISOR HOLDER (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  21. REMOVE FRONT ROOF TOP GARNISH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  22. REMOVE INNER REAR MIRROR COVER (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  23. REMOVE MAP LIGHT ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  24. REMOVE STEERING SPOT LIGHT ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  25. REMOVE VANITY LIGHT ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  26. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  27. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY 

    It is not necessary to completely remove the roof headlining. Slightly lower the front section of the roof headlining so that the windshield glass can be removed (See REMOVAL ).

  28. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  29. REMOVE RAIN SENSOR (w/ RAIN SENSOR) (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  30. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS 
    1. Using a knife, cut off the molding as shown in the illustration.
      NOTE: Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
    2. Remove the remaining molding.

      HINT:

      Make a partial cut in the molding. Then pull and remove it by hand.

      Fig 1: Cutting Off Molding
      G05300213Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Apply protective tape to the outer surface of the vehicle body to prevent scratches.
    4. From the interior, insert a piano wire between the vehicle body and glass as shown in the illustration.
    5. Tie objects that can serve as handles (for example, wooden blocks) to both wire ends.
      NOTE:
      • When separating the glass from the vehicle, be careful not to damage the vehicle's paint or interior/exterior ornaments.
      • To prevent the instrument panel from being scratched when removing the glass, place a plastic sheet between the piano wire and instrument panel.
      Fig 2: Applying Protective Tape To Outer Surface Of Vehicle Body
      G05300214Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Place matchmarks over the glass and vehicle body on the locations indicated in the illustration.
      Fig 3: Placing Matchmarks Over Glass And Vehicle Body
      G05300215Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT:

      Matchmarks do not need to be placed if not reusing the glass.

    7. Cut through the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the glass.
      NOTE: Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when removing the glass.
    8. Detach the stoppers.
    9. Using suction cups, remove the glass.
  31. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS SPACER 
    1. Using a scraper, remove the damaged spacer.
  32. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS RETAINER 
    1. Using a scraper, remove the damaged retainer.
  33. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS ADHESIVE DAM 
    1. Using a scraper, remove the damaged dam.
  34. CLEAN WINDSHIELD GLASS 
    1. Using a scraper, remove the adhesive sticking to the glass.
    2. Clean the outer edges of the glass with white gasoline.
      NOTE:
      • Do not touch the glass surface after cleaning it.
      • Even if using new glass, clean it with white gasoline.
    Fig 4: Cleaning Back Window Glass
    G05300216Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  35. REMOVE NO. 1 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER 
    1. Remove the stopper from the vehicle body.
  36. CLEAN VEHICLE BODY 
    1. Clean and shape the contact surface of the vehicle body.
      1. On the contact surface of the vehicle body, use a knife to cut away excess adhesive as shown in the illustration.
        NOTE: Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

        HINT:

        Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible.

      2. Clean the contact surface of the vehicle body with cleaner.

        HINT:

        Even if all the adhesive has been removed, clean the vehicle body.

    Fig 5: Identifying Adhesive Area
    G05300217Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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