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Windshield Glass: Removal

  1. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  2. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH (See step 2 in  REMOVAL  ) 
  3. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH (See step 3 in  REMOVAL  ) 
  4. REMOVE FRONT UPPER FENDER PROTECTOR LH (See step 4 in  REMOVAL  ) 
  5. REMOVE FRONT UPPER FENDER PROTECTOR RH (See step 5 in  REMOVAL  ) 
  6. REMOVE ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOLDING LH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  7. REMOVE ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOLDING RH 
  8. REMOVE NO. 1 WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOLDING CLIP (See step 2 in  REMOVAL  ) 
  9. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  10. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH (See step 9 in  REMOVAL  ) 
  11. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH (See step 10 in  REMOVAL  ) 
  12. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (See step 11 in  REMOVAL  ) 
  13. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (w/o Illumination) (See step 50 in  REMOVAL  ) 
  14. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (w/ Illumination) (See step 52 in  REMOVAL  ) 
  15. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER LH (See step 27 in  REMOVAL  ) 
  16. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH (See step 56 in  REMOVAL  ) 
  17. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH (w/o Illumination) 
  18. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH (w/ Illumination) 
  19. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER RH (See step 36 in  REMOVAL  ) 
  20. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH 
  21. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR STAY HOLDER COVER (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  22. REMOVE MAP LIGHT ASSEMBLY (See step 118 in  REMOVAL  ) 
  23. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY (See step 2 in  REMOVAL  ) 
  24. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY (See step 122 in  REMOVAL  ) 
  25. REMOVE VISOR BRACKET COVER (See step 123 in  REMOVAL  ) 
  26. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY LH (See step 124 in  REMOVAL  ) 
  27. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY RH 
  28. REMOVE VISOR HOLDER (See step 126 in  REMOVAL  ) 
  29. REMOVE RAIN SENSOR (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  30. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY (w/o Sliding Roof) 

    It is not necessary to completely remove the roof headlining assembly. Slightly lower the front section of the roof headlining assembly so that the windshield glass can be removed (See step 127 in REMOVAL ).

  31. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY (w/ Sliding Roof) 

    It is not necessary to completely remove the roof headlining assembly. Slightly lower the front section of the roof headlining assembly so that the windshield glass can be removed (See step 128 in REMOVAL ).

  32. REMOVE WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOLDING 
    1. Using a knife, cut off the molding, as shown in Fig 1 .
      NOTE: Do not damage the vehicle body with the knife.
    2. Remove the remaining molding from the vehicle body.

      HINT:

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

    Fig 1: Cutting Off Molding
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  33. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS 
    1. Pass a piano wire between the vehicle body and glass from the interior.
      Fig 2: Passing Piano wire Between Vehicle And Glass
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    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.

      HINT:

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

    3. Place matchmarks over the glass and vehicle body on the locations indicated in Fig 3 .

      HINT:

      Matchmarks do not need to be placed if the glass is not going to be reused.

    4. Cut off the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the glass.
    5. Using a suction cup, remove the glass.
      NOTE: Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when removing the glass.
    Fig 3: Placing Matchmarks Over Glass & Vehicle Body
    G04050750Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  34. REMOVE NO. 2 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER 
    1. Using a scraper, remove the No. 2 windshield glass stoppers.
  35. REMOVE NO. 1 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER 
    1. Remove the No. 1 windshield glass stoppers.
  36. 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 non-residue type solvent.
    NOTE:
    • Do not touch the glass surface after cleaning it.
    • Be careful not to damage the glass.
    • Even if using new glass, clean the glass with non-residue type solvent.
    Fig 4: Cleaning Windshield Glass
    G04050751Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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