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Windshield Glass: Removal

  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
  2. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH 
  3. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH 
  4. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  5. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  6. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY LH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  7. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY RH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  8. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  9. REMOVE VISOR HOLDER LH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  10. REMOVE VISOR HOLDER RH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  11. REMOVE ROOM NO. 1 LIGHT ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  12. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY 
    1. Slightly lower the front section of the roof headlining (see REMOVAL ).

      HINT:

      It is not necessary to completely remove the roof headlining.

  13. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  14. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP 
  15. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM LH 
  16. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM RH 
  17. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  18. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER LH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  19. REMOVE HOOD TO COWL TOP SEAL (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  20. REMOVE WINDSHIELD MOULDING OUTSIDE 
    1. Using a knife, cut off the windshield moulding outside.
      NOTE: Be careful not to damage the vehicle body with the knife.
    2. Remove the remaining moulding.

      HINT:

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

      Fig 1: Removing Windshield Moulding Outside
      G04229425Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  21. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS 
    1. Apply protective tape to the outer surface of the vehicle body to prevent scratches.
      Fig 2: Removing Windshield Glass
      G04229426Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    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.
        Fig 3: Tying Objects With Handles
        G04229427Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. 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.

    5. Cut through the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the glass.
      NOTE: Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when cutting through the adhesive.
    6. Disengage the stoppers.
    7. Using suction cups, remove the glass.
      Fig 4: Placing Matchmarks Over Glass
      G04229428Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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