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Windshield Glass: Removal

  1. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM RH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  2. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM LH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  3. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  4. REMOVE DOOR SCUFF PLATE ASSEMBLY RH (See  DISASSEMBLY  ) 
  5. REMOVE DOOR SCUFF PLATE ASSEMBLY LH (See  DISASSEMBLY  ) 
  6. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER RH (See  DISASSEMBLY  ) 
  7. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER LH (See  DISASSEMBLY  ) 
  8. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH (See  DISASSEMBLY  ) 
  9. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH (See  DISASSEMBLY  ) 
  10. REMOVE VISOR BRACKET COVER RH (See  DISASSEMBLY  ) 
  11. REMOVE VISOR BRACKET COVER LH (See  DISASSEMBLY  ) 
  12. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY RH (See  DISASSEMBLY  ) 
  13. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY LH (See  DISASSEMBLY  ) 
  14. REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION VISOR HOLDER (See  DISASSEMBLY  ) 
  15. REMOVE MAP LIGHT ASSEMBLY (See  DISASSEMBLY  ) 
  16. REMOVE FRONT ROOF CORNER HEADLINING RH (See  DISASSEMBLY  ) 
  17. REMOVE FRONT ROOF CORNER HEADLINING LH (See  DISASSEMBLY  ) 
  18. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY (See  DISASSEMBLY  ) 
  19. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR STAY HOLDER COVER (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  20. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  21. REMOVE FRONT BODY PILLAR ASSEMBLY OUTER RH 
    1. Remove the nut.
    2. Using a screwdriver, detach the 5 clips and remove the pillar.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Fig 1: Identifying Front Body Pillar Assembly Outer RH Nut
      G05293460Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  22. REMOVE FRONT BODY PILLAR ASSEMBLY OUTER LH 
    1. Remove the nut.
    2. Using a screwdriver, detach the 5 clips and remove the pillar.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Fig 2: Identifying Front Body Pillar Assembly Outer Nut LH
      G05293461Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  23. REMOVE WINDSHIELD MOULDING OUTSIDE RH 
    1. Remove the clip.
    2. Remove the 3 rivets.
      1. Use a drill of less than ø4 mm (0.16 in.).
      2. Gently and vertically place the drill tip onto the rivet, and cut the rivet flanges.

        Specification (A): 5 mm (0.20 in.) 

        Fig 3: Cutting Rivet Flanges
        G05293462Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        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. Even if the flange is taken off, continue drilling and push out the remaining fragment with the drill.
  24. REMOVE WINDSHIELD MOULDING OUTSIDE LH 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

  25. REMOVE WINDSHIELD MOULDING OUTER UPPER 
    1. Using a knife, cut through the moulding as shown in the illustration.
      NOTE: Be careful not to damage the vehicle body with the knife.
    2. Remove the remaining moulding.

      HINT:

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

      Fig 4: Identifying Cutting Area Of Windshield Moulding Outer Upper
      G05293463Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  26. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS 
    1. Apply protective tape to the outer surface of the vehicle body to prevent scratches.
    2. From the 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.
        Fig 5: Applying Protective Tape To Outer Surface Of Vehicle Body
        G05293464Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Place matchmarks over the glass and vehicle body on the locations indicated in the illustration.
      Fig 6: Identifying Matchmarks Over Glass And Vehicle Body
      G05293465Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT:

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

    5. Cut through the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the glass.
      NOTE: Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when cutting through the adhesive.
    6. Detach the stoppers.
    7. Using a suction cup, remove the glass.
  27. 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 a non-residve solvent.
      NOTE:
      • Do not touch the glass surface after cleaning it.
      • Even if using new glass, clean it with a non-residve solvent.
        Fig 7: Cleaning Outer Edges Of Windshield Glass
        G05293466Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  28. 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.

        Fig 8: Identifying Adhesive On Vehicle Body Contact Surface
        G05293467Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      2. Clean the contact surface of the vehicle body with cleaner.

        HINT:

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

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