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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 INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY  ( REMOVAL )
  3. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH  ( REMOVAL )
  4. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH  ( REMOVAL )
  5. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH  ( REMOVAL )
  6. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH  ( REMOVAL )
  7. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH 
  8. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH 
  9. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH  ( REMOVAL )
  10. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH  ( REMOVAL )
  11. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP COVER  ( REMOVAL )
  12. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY  ( REMOVAL )
  13. REMOVE LH VISOR ASSEMBLY  ( REMOVAL )
  14. REMOVE RH VISOR ASSEMBLY  ( REMOVAL )
  15. REMOVE VISOR HOLDER LH  ( REMOVAL )
  16. REMOVE VISOR HOLDER RH  ( REMOVAL )
  17. REMOVE MAP LIGHT ASSEMBLY  ( REMOVAL )
  18. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY 
    1. Slightly lower the front section of the roof headlining ( INSTALLATION ).

      HINT:

      It is not necessary to completely remove the roof headlining.

  19. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP  ( REMOVAL )
  20. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM LH  ( REMOVAL )
  21. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM RH  ( REMOVAL )
  22. REMOVE HOOD TO COWL TOP SEAL  ( REMOVAL )
  23. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER LH  ( REMOVAL )
  24. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH 
  25. 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.

  26. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS 
    1. 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 all 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 1: Identifying Piano Wire Between Vehicle Body And Glass
        G05541778Courtesy 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 place 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.
      Fig 2: Identifying Matchmarks On Glass And Vehicle Body
      G05541779Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Disengage the stoppers.
    7. Using suction cups, remove the glass.
  27. CLEAN WINDSHIELD GLASS 
    1. Using a scraper, remove the damaged stoppers, dams and adhesive sticking to the glass.
    2. Clean the outer edges of the glass with white gasoline.
      NOTE: Do not touch the glass surface after cleaning it.
      Even if using new glass, clean it with white gasoline.
      Fig 3: Identifying Windshield Glass
      G05300216Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  28. CLEAN VEHICLE BODY 
    1. Clean and shape the contact surface of the vehicle body.
      1. On the contact surface of the vehicle body, use a knife to cut away excess adhesive as shown in the illustration.

        HINT:

        Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible.

        NOTE: Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
        Fig 4: Identifying Contact Surface Of Vehicle Body With Cleaner
        G05541781Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      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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