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Removal [09/2015 - ]: Procedure

  1. PRECAUTION 
    NOTE:

    After turning the engine switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal notice before proceeding with work. (Refer to PRECAUTION [09/2015 - ] ).

  2. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    NOTE:

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (Refer to INITIALIZATION [09/2015 - ] ).

  4. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  5. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM RH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5

  6. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11

  7. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL RH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9

  8. REMOVE HOOD TO COWL TOP SEAL 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10

  9. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER PROTECTOR LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 13

  10. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 14

  11. REMOVE CENTER ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  12. REMOVE CENTER ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  13. REMOVE NO. 2 OUTSIDE WINDSHIELD MOULDING CLIP 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  14. REMOVE NO. 1 OUTSIDE WINDSHIELD MOULDING CLIP 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure described for the No. 2 outside windshield moulding clip.

  15. REMOVE NO. 2 ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING CLIP 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  16. REMOVE NO. 3 OUTSIDE WINDSHIELD MOULDING CLIP 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5

  17. REMOVE NO. 1 ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING CLIP 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6

  18. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11

  19. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11

  20. REMOVE VISOR BRACKET COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 32

  21. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 33

  22. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY RH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 34

  23. REMOVE VISOR HOLDER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 35

  24. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 31

  25. REMOVE MAP LIGHT ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 25

  26. REMOVE RAIN SENSOR COVER (w/o Lane Keeping Assist System) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  27. REMOVE RAIN SENSOR COVER (w/ Lane Keeping Assist System) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  28. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY (w/o Automatic High Beam System) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  29. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY (w/ Automatic High Beam System) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  30. REMOVE RAIN SENSOR 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  31. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING 
    1. Partially remove the roof headlining.

      HINT: 

      It is not necessary to completely remove the roof headlining. Slightly lower the front section of the roof headlining so that the windshield glass can be removed in a later step.

      for Standard Body, refer to the following procedures (Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 39 ).

      for Long Body, refer to the following procedures (Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 46 ).

  32. REMOVE UPPER WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING 
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    1. Using a knife, cut off the moulding as shown in the illustration.
      NOTE:

      Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

    2. Pull the shaded area shown in the illustration by the hand to remove the windshield outside moulding.

      HINT: 

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

  33. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS 
    1. GTY633218Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Apply protective tape to the outer surface of the vehicle body to prevent scratches.

    2. From the interior, insert a piano wire between the vehicle body and 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.
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      Place matchmarks over the glass and vehicle body on the locations indicated in the illustration.

      HINT: 

      Matchmarks do not need to be placed if not reusing the glass.

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      w/ Windshield Deicer System:

      Disconnect the windshield deicer connector.

    6. Cut through the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the glass.
      NOTE:

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

    7. Disconnect the stoppers.
    8. Using suction cups, remove the glass.
  34. REMOVE NO. 2 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER 
    1. Using a scraper, remove the 2 stoppers.
  35. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS RETAINER 
    1. Using a scraper, remove the 2 retainers.
  36. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS ADHESIVE DAM 
    1. Using a scraper, remove the dam.
  37. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS SEAL 
    1. Using a scraper, remove the seal.
  38. CLEAN WINDSHIELD GLASS 
    GTY120020Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    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 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 solvent.
  39. REMOVE NO. 1 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER 
    1. Remove the No. 1 windshield glass stoppers.
  40. CLEAN VEHICLE BODY 
    1. Clean and shape the contact surface of the vehicle body.
      GTY571391Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      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.

      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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