Body & Frame: Windows: Windshield: Removal

REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR
REMOVE SUN VISORS AND HOLDERS
REMOVE ASSIST GRIPS
REMOVE QUARTER TRIM (See INSTALLATION )
REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISHES
REMOVE COWL LOUVER (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE WIPER ARMS (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE UPPER MOULDING
1. Using a knife, cut off the moulding, as shown in Fig 1.
  
  Fig 1: Cutting Moulding
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  
  NOTE: Do not damage the body with the knife.
2. Remove the remaining moulding.
REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS
1. Push piano wire through between the body and glass from the interior.
2. Tie both wire ends to a wooden block or similar object.
  
  Fig 2: Pushing Piano Wire Through Between Body & Glass
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  
  NOTE:
  Apply protective tape to the outer surface to keep the surface from being scratched.
  
  NOTE: When separating the glass, take care not to damage the paint and interior and exterior ornaments. To prevent scratching the safety pad when removing the windshield, place a plastic sheet between the piano wire and safety pad.
3. Cut the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around it.
  
  Fig 3: Cutting Adhesive By Pulling Piano Wire Around It
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
4. Remove the glass.
  NOTE: Leave as much of the adhesive on the body as possible when cutting off the glass.