Body & Frame: Windows: Windshield: Removal

REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR
1. w/ Electrochromic rear view mirror:
  Using a screwdriver, remove the inner rear view mirror cover.
  
  NOTE: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
2. w/ Electrochromic rear view mirror:
  Disconnect the connector.
3. Remove the inner rear view mirror as shown in the illustration.
REMOVE SUN VISORS AND HOLDERS
REMOVE ROOF CONSOLE BOX
1. Using a screwdriver, remove the map light lens.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Map Light Lens Using A Screwdriver
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  
  NOTE: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
2. Remove the 3 screws and roof console box, then disconnect the connector.
REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIMS
REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH
1. Remove the front pillar garnish.
2. Employ the same manner described above to the other side.
REMOVE WIPER ARMS
REMOVE HOOD TO COWL TOP SEAL
REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER
1. Using a clip remover, remove the 2 clips.
2. Remove the cowl top ventilator louver as shown in the illustration.
REMOVE ASSIST GRIP
w/Sliding roof:
REMOVE SLIDING ROOF OPENING TRIM
REMOVE WINDSHIELD UPPER MOULDING
1. Using a knife, cut off the moulding as shown.
  
  Fig 5: Removing Windshield Upper Moulding (W/Ring Gutter)
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  
  NOTE: Do not damage the body with the knife.
2. Remove the remaining moulding.
Fig 6: Removing Windshield Upper Moulding (W/O Ring Gutter)
Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS
1. Insert a piano wire between body and glass and let it pass through.
2. Tie both wire ends to wooden blocks or similar objects.
  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 the safety pad from being scratched 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.
4. Remove the glass.
NOTE: Leave of the adhesive on the body as much as possible when cutting off the glass.