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Windshield Glass: Removal

  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
  2. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM COVER  (See REMOVAL )
  3. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH  (See REMOVAL )
  4. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH (CENTER SIDE)  (See REMOVAL )
  5. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH  (See REMOVAL )
  6. REMOVE ROOF ANTENNA POLE SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  7. REMOVE ANTENNA ORNAMENT  (See REMOVAL )
  8. REMOVE FRONT FENDER SIDE PANEL UPPER RH  (See REMOVAL )
  9. REMOVE FRONT FENDER SIDE PANEL UPPER LH  (See REMOVAL )
  10. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  11. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH  (See REMOVAL )
  12. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER LH  (See REMOVAL )
  13. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH  (See REMOVAL )
  14. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH  (See REMOVAL )
  15. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH  (See REMOVAL )
  16. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH  (See REMOVAL )
  17. REMOVE FRONT FLOOR FOOTREST  (See REMOVAL )
  18. REMOVE FOOTREST CLIP  (See REMOVAL )
  19. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH  (See REMOVAL )
  20. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH  (See REMOVAL )
  21. REMOVE ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH COVER RH  (See REMOVAL )
  22. REMOVE ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH COVER LH  (See REMOVAL )
  23. REMOVE ROOF SIDE RAIL GARNISH RH  (See REMOVAL )
  24. REMOVE ROOF SIDE RAIL GARNISH LH  (See REMOVAL )
  25. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH  (See REMOVAL )
  26. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH  (See REMOVAL )
  27. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP PLUG  (See REMOVAL )
  28. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  29. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH  (See REMOVAL )
  30. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH  (See REMOVAL )
  31. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY RH  (See REMOVAL )
  32. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY LH  (See REMOVAL )
  33. REMOVE VISOR HOLDER  (See REMOVAL )
  34. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR STAY HOLDER COVER  (See REMOVAL )
  35. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  36. REMOVE ROOM LIGHT ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  37. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING 

    HINT:

    It is not necessary to remove the roof headlining completely. Slightly lower the front section of the roof headlining.

  38. REMOVE WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE UPPER MOLDING SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  39. REMOVE ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOLDING RETAINER  (See REMOVAL )
  40. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR OUTER GARNISH  (See REMOVAL )
  41. REMOVE ROOF SIDE GARNISH PROTECTOR  (See REMOVAL )
  42. REMOVE WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE LOWER MOLDING 
    1. Apply protective tape to the outer circumference of the windshield glass.
      Fig 1: Identifying Protective Tape
      G05114322Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disengage the 6 claws and remove the windshield outside lower molding.
      Fig 2: Identifying Windshield Outside Lower Molding Claws
      G05114323Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  43. REMOVE WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOLDING 
    1. Using a knife, cut off the windshield outside molding.
      Fig 3: Cutting Off Windshield Outside Molding
      G05114324Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE: Do not damage the vehicle body with the knife.
    2. Remove the windshield outside molding.

      HINT:

      Make a partial cut in the windshield outside molding. Then pull and remove it by hand.

  44. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS 
    1. Apply protective tape to the outer circumference of the windshield glass, as shown in Fig 4.
    2. From the interior, insert piano wires between the vehicle body and the windshield glass, as shown in Fig 4.
    3. Tie objects that can serve as handles (for example, wooden blocks) to all wire ends.
      NOTE:
      • When separating the windshield glass from the vehicle, do not damage the vehicle's paint work or exterior/interior 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.
      • WINDSHIELD/WINDOW GLASS - WINDSHIELD GLASS
      Fig 4: Applying Protective Tape To Outer Circumference Of Windshield Glass
      G05114325Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Place matchmarks on the windshield glass and vehicle body in the locations indicated in Fig 5.

      HINT:

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

    5. Cut through the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the windshield glass.
      Fig 5: Identifying Matchmarks On Windshield Glass & Vehicle Body
      G05114326Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Disengage the 2 stoppers.
    7. Using suction cups, remove the windshield glass.
      NOTE: Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when removing the windshield glass.
      Fig 6: Identifying Windshield Glass
      G05114327Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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