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Windshield Glass: Removal: Removal

  1. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 1
  2. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 2
  3. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 3
  4. REMOVE FRONT UPPER FENDER PROTECTOR LH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 4
  5. REMOVE FRONT UPPER FENDER PROTECTOR RH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 5
  6. REMOVE ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING LH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 1
  7. REMOVE ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING RH 
  8. REMOVE NO. 1 WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING CLIP  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 2
  9. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 8
  10. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 9
  11. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 10
  12. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 11
  13. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (w/o Illumination)  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 52
  14. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (w/ Illumination)  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 54
  15. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER LH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 29
  16. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 58
  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  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 38
  20. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH 
  21. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR STAY HOLDER COVER  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 1
  22. REMOVE MAP LIGHT ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 120
  23. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 2
  24. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 124
  25. REMOVE VISOR BRACKET COVER  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 125
  26. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY LH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 126
  27. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY RH 
  28. REMOVE VISOR HOLDER  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 128
  29. REMOVE RAIN SENSOR  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 1
  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. Refer to REMOVAL - Step 129 .

  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. Refer to REMOVAL - Step 130 .

  32. REMOVE WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING 
    1. Using a knife, cut off the moulding, as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 1: Identifying Windshield Outside Moulding
      GTY136864Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:

      Do not damage the vehicle body with the knife.

    2. Remove the remaining moulding from the vehicle body.

      HINT: 

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

  33. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS 
    1. Disconnect each connector.
    2. Pass a piano wire between the vehicle body and glass from the interior.
      Fig 2: Removing Windshield Glass
      GTY119141Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. 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.

    4. Place matchmarks over the glass and vehicle body on the locations indicated in the illustration.
      Fig 3: Locating Matchmarks Over Glass & Vehicle Body
      GTY140979Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT: 

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

    5. Cut off the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the glass.
    6. Using a suction cup, remove the glass.
      NOTE:

      Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when removing the glass.

  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.
      Fig 4: Cleaning Windshield Glass
      GTY120020Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    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.
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