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Windshield Glass: Removal

  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
  2. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH 
  3. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH 
  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 RAIN SENSOR (w/Rain Sensor)  (See REMOVAL )
  9. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH 
  10. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH 
  11. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH  (See REMOVAL )
  12. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH 
  13. REMOVE ROOF CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  14. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY LH 
  15. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY RH 
  16. REMOVE VISOR HOLDER 
  17. REMOVE FRONT ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  18. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY 
  19. REMOVE WINDSHIELD MOULDING 
    1. Using a knife, cut off the moulding, as shown in the illustration.
      NOTE:
      • Do not damage the vehicle body with the knife.
      • If the vehicle body is damaged, repair the damaged portion by applying an anti-rust coating after removing the windshield glass.
    2. Remove the remaining moulding from the windshield glass.
      Fig 1: Position For Cutting Off Moulding
      G05846656Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT:

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

  20. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS ASSEMBLY 
    1. Pass a piano wire between the vehicle body and glass from the interior.
      Fig 2: Identifying Piano Wire
      G05846657Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Tie both wire ends to wooden blocks or similar objects.
    3. Cut off the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the windshield glass.
      NOTE:
      • When separating the windshield glass, take care not to damage the paint or the interior and exterior ornaments.
      • To prevent the safety pad from being scratched when removing the windshield glass, place a plastic sheet between the piano wire and safety pad.
      Fig 3: Cutting Off Adhesive By Pulling Piano Wire
      G05846658Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Place matchmarks on the windshield glass and vehicle body on the locations indicated in the illustration.

      HINT:

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

    5. Using a suction cup, remove the windshield glass assembly.
    Fig 4: Identifying Matchmarks On Windshield Glass
    G05846659Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    NOTE:
    • Be careful not to drop the windshield glass.
    • Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when removing the windshield glass.
  21. REMOVE WINDOW GLASS ADHESIVE DAM 
    1. Using a scraper, remove the adhesive dam
    NOTE:
    • Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.
    • Be sure to replace the adhesive dam with a new one.
  22. REMOVE NO. 2 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER 
    1. Using a scraper, remove the 2 No. 2 stoppers.
    NOTE:
    • Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.
    • Be sure to replace the No. 2 stoppers with new ones.
  23. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS RETAINER 
    1. Using a scraper, remove the 2 retainers
    NOTE:
    • Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.
    • Be sure to replace the retainer with a new one.
  24. CLEAN WINDSHIELD GLASS 
    1. Using a scraper, remove the adhesive tape and adhesive sticking to the windshield glass.
      NOTE: Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.
    2. Clean the outer circumference of the windshield glass with a non-residue solvent.
    NOTE:
    • Do not touch the windshield glass surface after cleaning it.
    • Even if using a new windshield glass, clean the windshield glass with a non-residue solvent.
    Fig 5: Removing Adhesive Tape And Adhesive Sticking To Windshield Glass
    G05846660Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  25. CLEAN VEHICLE BODY 
    1. Clean and shape the contact surface of the vehicle body.
      1. Using a knife, cut away any rough adhesive on the contact surface of the vehicle body to ensure the appropriate surface shape.
        NOTE: Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

        HINT:

        Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible.

        Fig 6: Identifying Adhesive On Contact Surface Of Vehicle Body
        G05846661Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      2. Clean the contact surface of the vehicle body with a piece of cloth saturated with cleaner.

        HINT:

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

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