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Windshield Glass: Removal

  1. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP  (See REMOVAL )
  2. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH  (See REMOVAL )
  3. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH  (See REMOVAL )
  4. REMOVE HOOD TO COWL TOP SEAL  (See REMOVAL )
  5. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH  (See REMOVAL )
  6. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER LH  (See REMOVAL )
  7. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY (w/o EC Mirror)  (See REMOVAL )
  8. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR COVER (w/ EC Mirror)  (See REMOVAL )
  9. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY (w/ EC Mirror)  (See REMOVAL )
  10. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH  (See REMOVAL )
  11. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH (w/o Curtain Shield Airbag)  (See REMOVAL )
  12. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH (w/ Curtain Shield Airbag)  (See REMOVAL )
  13. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH  (See REMOVAL )
  14. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH (w/o Curtain Shield Airbag)  (See REMOVAL )
  15. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH (w/ Curtain Shield Airbag)  (See REMOVAL )
  16. REMOVE MAP LIGHT ASSEMBLY (w/o Sliding Roof)  (See REMOVAL )
  17. REMOVE MAP LIGHT ASSEMBLY (w/ Sliding Roof)  (See REMOVAL )
  18. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY LH  (See REMOVAL )
  19. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY RH  (See REMOVAL )
  20. REMOVE FRONT ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/o Curtain Shield Airbag)  (See REMOVAL )
  21. REMOVE FRONT ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Curtain Shield Airbag)  (See REMOVAL )
  22. REMOVE VISOR HOLDER  (See REMOVAL )
  23. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY 

    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.

  24. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS 
    1. Disconnect the windshield glass stoppers.
      Fig 1: Identifying No. 1 And No. 2 Stoppers On Windshield Glass
      G06038143Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:
      • There are No. 1 and No. 2 stoppers on the windshield glass as shown in the illustration. Be careful not to damage the windshield glass when cutting off the adhesive.
      • To prevent the windshield glass from dropping when performing this operation, be sure to hold the windshield glass using suction cups.

      HINT:

      Depending on vehicles, 1-piece or 2-piece type stoppers are used.

    2. Apply protective tape to the installation position of the windshield glass on the vehicle body.

      HINT:

      Apply protective tape to the installation surface to prevent it from being scratched.

      Fig 2: Applying Protective Tape To Installation Position Of Windshield Glass On Vehicle Body
      G06038144Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Pass a piano wire between the vehicle body and glass from the interior, as shown in the illustration.
    4. Tie both wire ends to wooden blocks or similar objects that can serve as handles.
    5. Cut off the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the windshield glass.
      NOTE:
      • When separating the windshield glass, be careful 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: Passing Piano Wire Between Vehicle Body And Glass From Interior
      G06038145Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Place matchmarks on the windshield glass and vehicle body on the locations indicated in the illustration.

      HINT:

      Matchmarks are not needed to be placed if the windshield glass is not going to be reused.

    7. Using suction cups, remove the windshield glass.
    NOTE:
    • Be careful not to drop the windshield glass.
    • Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when removing the windshield glass.
    Fig 4: Placing Matchmarks On Windshield Glass And Vehicle Body
    G06038146Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  25. REMOVE WINDOW GLASS ADHESIVE DAM 
    1. Using a scraper, remove the windshield glass adhesive dam.
    NOTE:
    • Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.
    • Be sure to replace the window glass adhesive dam with a new one.
    Fig 5: Identifying Window Glass Adhesive Dam
    G06038147Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  26. REMOVE NO. 2 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER 
    1. Using a scraper, remove the 2 No. 2 windshield glass stoppers.
    NOTE:
    • Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.
    • Be sure to replace the No. 2 windshield glass stoppers with new ones.
    Fig 6: Identifying No. 2 Windshield Glass Stoppers
    G06038148Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  27. REMOVE NO. 1 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER (for 2-piece Type) 
    1. Remove the 2 No. 1 windshield glass stoppers as shown in the illustration.
    NOTE: Be sure to replace the No. 1 windshield glass stoppers with new ones.
    Fig 7: Identifying No. 1 Windshield Glass Stopper (For 2-Piece Type)
    G06038149Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  28. 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 8: Removing Adhesive Tape And Adhesive Sticking To Windshield Glass
    G05014930Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  29. CLEAN VEHICLE BODY 
    1. Clean and shape the contact surface of the vehicle body.
      1. Using a knife, cut away excess adhesive on the contact surface of the vehicle body, as sown in the illustration.
        NOTE: Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

        HINT:

        Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible.

        Fig 9: Cleaning Shape Contact Surface Of Vehicle Body
        G05421197Courtesy 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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