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Windshield Glass: Removal

  1. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL  (See REMOVAL )
  2. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH  (See REMOVAL )
  3. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH  (See REMOVAL )
  4. REMOVE FRONT UPPER FENDER PROTECTOR LH  (See REMOVAL )
  5. REMOVE FRONT UPPER FENDER PROTECTOR RH  (See 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 REMOVAL )
  9. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP  (See REMOVAL )
  10. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH  (See REMOVAL )
  11. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH  (See REMOVAL )
  12. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  13. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (w/o Illumination)  (See REMOVAL )
  14. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (w/ Illumination)  (See REMOVAL )
  15. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER LH  (See REMOVAL )
  16. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH  (See 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 REMOVAL )
  20. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH 
  21. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR STAY HOLDER COVER  (See REMOVAL )
  22. REMOVE MAP LIGHT ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  23. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  24. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  25. REMOVE VISOR BRACKET COVER  (See REMOVAL )
  26. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY LH  (See REMOVAL )
  27. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY RH 
  28. REMOVE VISOR HOLDER  (See 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 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 REMOVAL ).

  32. REMOVE WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOLDING 
    1. Using a knife, cut off the molding, as shown in the illustration.
      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
      G05832873Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  33. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS 
    1. Pass a piano wire between the vehicle body and glass from the interior.
    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.

      Fig 2: Inserting Piano Wire Between Vehicle Body And Glass
      G05832874Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Place matchmarks over the glass and vehicle body on the locations indicated in the illustration.

      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: Identifying Matchmarks Over Glass And Vehicle Body
      G05832875Courtesy 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
        G04952185Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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