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Windshield Glass: Removal

CAUTION: Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing (See PRECAUTION ).
  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    CAUTION: Wait for at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent the airbag from working.
  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  (See REMOVAL )
  5. REMOVE HOOD TO COWL TOP SEAL  (See REMOVAL )
  6. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH  (See REMOVAL )
  7. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER LH  (See REMOVAL )
  8. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH  (See REMOVAL )
  9. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH  (See REMOVAL )
  10. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH  (See REMOVAL )
  11. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH  (See REMOVAL )
  12. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH  (See REMOVAL )
  13. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH  (See REMOVAL )
  14. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP  (See REMOVAL )
  15. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY RH  (See REMOVAL )
  16. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY LH  (See REMOVAL )
  17. REMOVE VISOR HOLDER  (See REMOVAL )
  18. REMOVE PERSONAL LIGHT ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  19. REMOVE ROOM LIGHT ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  20. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH  (See REMOVAL )
  21. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH  (See REMOVAL )
  22. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING 

    HINT:

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

  23. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  24. REMOVE WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOLDING 
    1. Using a knife, cut off the windshield outside molding, as shown in the illustration.
      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.

    Fig 1: Cutting In Windshield Outside Molding
    G05391293Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  25. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS 
    1. Disconnect the stoppers.
      Fig 2: Locating Windshield Glass Stoppers
      G05391294Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:
      • There are No. 1 and No. 2 stoppers on the windshield glass as shown in the illustration. Be careful not to damage the windshield glass when cutting off the adhesive.
      • To prevent the windshield glass from dropping when performing this operation, be sure to hold the windshield glass using suction cups.

      HINT:

      Depending on vehicles, a 1-piece or 2-piece type stopper is used.

    2. Apply protective tape to the installation area on the windshield glass on the vehicle body.

      HINT:

      Apply protective tape to the installation surface to prevent it from being scratched.

      Fig 3: Applying Protective Tape To Installation Area On Windshield Glass
      G05391295Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Pass a piano wire between the vehicle body and glass from the interior.
    4. Tie both wire ends to wooden blocks or similar objects.
    5. Cut off the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the windshield glass.
      NOTE:
      • When separating the windshield glass, take care not to damage the paint or the interior and exterior 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.
        Fig 4: Passing Piano Wire Between Vehicle Body And Glass
        G05391296Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Place matchmarks on the windshield glass and vehicle body on the locations indicated in the illustration.

      HINT:

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

    7. Using suction cups, remove the windshield glass.
      NOTE:
      • Be careful not to drop the windshield glass.
      • Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when removing the windshield glass.
        Fig 5: Identifying Matchmarks On Windshield Glass And Vehicle Body
        G05391297Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  26. REMOVE WINDOW GLASS ADHESIVE DAM 
    1. Using a scraper, remove the adhesive dam.
      NOTE:
      • Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.
      • Be sure to replace the adhesive dam with a new one.
  27. REMOVE NO. 2 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER 
    1. Using a scraper, remove the 2 No. 2 stoppers.
      NOTE:
      • Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.
      • Be sure to replace the No. 2 stoppers with a new ones.
  28. REMOVE NO. 1 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER (for 2-piece Type) 
    1. Remove the 2 No. 1 stoppers.
      NOTE: Be sure to replace the No. 1 stoppers with new ones.
      Fig 6: Identifying No. 1 Windshield Glass Stopper
      G05391298Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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