Windshield Glass: Removal

HINT:

Use the same procedures for the LH side and RH side.
The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

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.
REMOVE ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Using a screwdriver, remove the 8 assist grip plugs, and then remove the 8 screws and 4 assist grips.
HINT:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH
1. Using a screwdriver, remove the garnishes.
  HINT:
  
  Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP
REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY
1. Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 caps.
  HINT:
  
  Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
2. Remove the 4 screws, and then disconnect the 2 connectors.
3. Remove the 2 visors.
Fig 1: Identifying Front Pillar Garnish
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REMOVE CENTER VISOR ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 4 screws and 2 visors.
REMOVE VISOR HOLDER
1. Remove the 2 screws and 2 holders.
REMOVE OVERHEAD CONSOLE BOX
1. Remove the bolt.
2. Using a screwdriver, remove the console box, and then disconnect the connector.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Overhead Console Box
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  HINT:
  
  Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
REMOVE OVERHEAD CONSOLE BOX (w/ LEXUS Link System)
1. Using a screwdriver, remove the switch assembly.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Switch Assembly
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2. Remove the bolt.
3. Using a screwdriver, remove the console box, and then disconnect the connector.
  HINT:
  
  Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Bolt
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REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY
1. Disconnect the connector.
2. Loosen the screw indicated by the arrow, and then remove the other screw and mirror.
REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY
1. Slightly lower the front section of the roof headlining so that the windshield glass can be removed (see REMOVAL ).
  HINT:
  
  It is not necessary to completely remove the roof headlining.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Screw
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REMOVE NIGHT VIEW CAMERA ASSEMBLY (w/ Night View System)
1. Remove the nut and night view camera cover.
2. Remove the rain sensor bracket and disconnect the connector.
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Nut And Night View Camera Cover
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3. Loosen the screw, and remove the camera by sliding it upward along the front glass.
Fig 7: Identifying Camera
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REMOVE RAIN SENSOR
NOTE: Unlock the rain sensor by pulling the stopper before removing it.

Fig 8: Identifying Rain Sensor
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1. Disconnect the connector and remove the screw.
2. Remove the sensor by sliding it horizontally along the front glass.
REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP
REMOVE WIPER ARM
1. Remove the 2 head caps and 2 nuts.
2. Remove the 2 wiper arms.
REMOVE HOOD TO COWL TOP SEAL
REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER LH
REMOVE NO. 2 WINDSHIELD MOULDING OUTSIDE
1. Using a screwdriver, remove the moulding.
  HINT:
  
  Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
2. Using a drill bit with a diameter of less than 4 mm (0.16 in.), drill out the rivet heads and remove the moulding.
  NOTE:
  - Do not drill the rivet at an angle as this will cause damage to the drill and drill hole. Line up the drill and rivet, and carefully drill out the rivet head.
  - Be careful as the cut rivet will be very hot.
3. Continue drilling and push out the remaining rivet fragments.
4. Using a heat light, heat the moulding to 40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F).
  
  Fig 10: Identifying Moulding
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  NOTE: Do not heat the moulding excessively.
5. Tie both piano wire ends to wooden blocks or similar objects.
6. Cut the adhesive tape by pulling the piano wire as shown in the illustration.
  
  Fig 11: Cutting Adhesive Tape
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  NOTE:
  - If reusing the moulding, take care not to damage the moulding.
  - Do not damage the body.
  HINT:
  
  Apply protective tape to the outer surface to keep the surface from being scratched.
7. Remove the moulding.
REMOVE WINDSHIELD MOULDING OUTER UPPER
1. Using a knife, cut off the moulding as shown in the illustration.
  
  Fig 12: Cutting Off Moulding
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  NOTE: Be careful not to damage the body with the knife.
REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS
1. Push piano wire through between the body and glass from the interior.
  
  Fig 13: Identifying Windshield Glass
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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.
  
  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 safety pad.
3. Cut the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around it.
4. Remove the windshield glass.
  
  Fig 14: Cutting Adhesive
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  NOTE: Leave as much adhesive on the body as possible when cutting the glass.
CLEAN WINDSHIELD GLASS
1. Using a scraper, remove the damaged stoppers, dams and adhesive sticking to the glass.
2. Clean the outer edges of the glass with white gasoline.
  
  Fig 15: Cleaning Window Glass
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  NOTE: Do not touch the glass surface after cleaning it. Even if using a new glass, clean it with white gasoline.
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.
    HINT:
    
    Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible.
    
    Fig 16: Identifying Contact Surface Of Vehicle Body
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    NOTE: Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
  2. Clean the contact surface of the vehicle body with cleaner.
    HINT:
    
    Even if all the adhesive has been removed, clean the vehicle body.