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Windshield Glass: Removal

  1. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH  (See REMOVAL )
  2. 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.
    NOTE:
    • After the engine switch is turned off, the HDD navigation system requires approximately 6 minutes to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the engine switch off, wait 6 minutes or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
    • When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (see INITIALIZATION ).
  3. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM LH  (See REMOVAL )
  4. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM RH  (See REMOVAL )
  5. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL LH  (See REMOVAL )
  6. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL RH  (See REMOVAL )
  7. REMOVE HOOD TO COWL TOP SEAL  (See REMOVAL )
  8. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER PROTECTOR LH  (See REMOVAL )
  9. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  10. REMOVE CENTER ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING LH  (See REMOVAL )
  11. REMOVE CENTER ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING RH 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

  12. REMOVE NO. 2 WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING CLIP  (See REMOVAL )
  13. REMOVE NO. 1 WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING CLIP 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedures described for the No. 2 windshield outside moulding clip.

  14. REMOVE NO. 2 ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING CLIP  (See REMOVAL )
  15. REMOVE NO. 3 WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING CLIP  (See REMOVAL )
  16. REMOVE NO. 1 ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING CLIP  (See REMOVAL )
  17. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH  (See REMOVAL )
  18. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH  (See REMOVAL )
  19. REMOVE VISOR BRACKET COVER  (See REMOVAL )
  20. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY LH  (See REMOVAL )
  21. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY RH  (See REMOVAL )
  22. REMOVE VISOR HOLDER  (See REMOVAL )
  23. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  24. REMOVE MAP LIGHT ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  25. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR COVER (w/o Rain Sensor)  (See REMOVAL )
  26. REMOVE RAIN SENSOR COVER (w/ Rain Sensor)  (See REMOVAL )
  27. REMOVE RAIN SENSOR COVER (w/ Driver Monitor Camera)  (See REMOVAL )
  28. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  29. REMOVE OBJECT RECOGNITION CAMERA (w/ Driver Monitor Camera)  (See ADJUSTMENT )
  30. REMOVE RAIN SENSOR (w/ Rain Sensor) 
  31. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING 
    1. Partially remove the roof headlining.

      HINT:

      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 in a later step.

      For Standard Body, refer to the following procedures (see REMOVAL ).

      For Long Body, refer to the following procedures (see REMOVAL ).

  32. REMOVE UPPER WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING 
    1. Using a knife, cut off the moulding as shown in the illustration.
      NOTE: Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
    2. Pull the shaded area shown in the illustration by the hand to remove the windshield outside moulding.

      HINT:

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

      3. Fig 1: Removing Upper Windshield Outside Moulding
      G04952181Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  33. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS 
    1. Apply protective tape to the outer surface of the vehicle body to prevent scratches.
      Fig 2: Applying Protective Tape To Outer Surface Of Vehicle Body
      G04952182Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. From the interior, insert a piano wire between the vehicle body and glass as shown in the illustration.
    3. 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.
    4. Place matchmarks over the glass and vehicle body on the locations indicated in the illustration.

      HINT:

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

      Fig 3: Placing Matchmarks Over Glass And Vehicle Body
      G04952183Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. w/ Windshield Deicer System: Disconnect the windshield deicer connector.
      Fig 4: Disconnecting Windshield Deicer Connector (W/Windshield Deicer System)
      G04952184Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. 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.
    7. Disconnect the stoppers.
    8. Using suction cups, remove the glass.
  34. REMOVE NO. 2 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER 
    1. Using a scraper, remove the 2 stoppers.
  35. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS RETAINER 
    1. Using a scraper, remove the 2 retainers.
  36. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS ADHESIVE DAM 
    1. Using a scraper, remove the dam.
  37. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS SEAL 
    1. Using a scraper, remove the seal.
  38. 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 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 solvent.
      Fig 5: Cleaning Back Door Glass
      G04952185Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  39. REMOVE NO. 1 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER 
    1. Remove the No. 1 windshield glass stoppers.
  40. 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.

      2. Fig 6: Identifying Adhesive Area
      G04952186Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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