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Body & Frame: Windows: Windshield: Removal

  1. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIMS 
  2. REMOVE FRONT ASSIST GRIP 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 assist grip plugs, then remove the 2 screws and the front assist grip.

      HINT:

      Tape up the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. Use the same manner described above to the other side.
  3. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the front pillar garnish.

      HINT:

      Tape up the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. Use the same manner described above to the other side.
    3. Fig 1: Front Pillar Garnish
      G03069158Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. REMOVE SUN VISOR 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the caps.

      HINT:

      Tape up the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. Remove the screws, then disconnect the connectors.
    3. Remove the sun visors.
  5. REMOVE DOUBLE VISOR 

    Remove the screws and the double visors.

  6. REMOVE HOLDER 

    Remove the screws and the holders.

  7. REMOVE OVERHEAD CONSOLE BOX 
    1. Remove the bolt.
    2. Using a screwdriver, remove the overhead console box, then disconnect the connector.

    HINT:

    Tape up the screwdriver tip before use.

    Fig 2: Identifying Overhead Console Box Bolt & Clips
    G03069159Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. REMOVE ASSIST GRIPS 
  9. PULL DOWN FRONT SIDE OF ROOF HEADLINING 
  10. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR 
    1. Disconnect the connector.
    2. Unfasten a screw, and remove the other screw and the inner rear view mirror.
    Fig 3: Locating Inner Rear View Mirror Screws
    G03069160Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. REMOVE WIPER ARMS 
    1. Remove the 2 wiper arm head caps and the 2 nuts.
    2. Remove the 2 wiper arms.
  12. REMOVE HOOD TO COWL TOP SEAL 
  13. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVERS 
    1. Remove the cowl top ventilator louver RH.
    2. Remove the cowl top ventilator louver LH.
  14. REMOVE OUTSIDE NO. 2 MOLDING 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the outside No. 2 molding.

      HINT:

      Tape up the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. Using a drill of less then 4 mm (0.16 in.).
    3. Gently and vertically put the drill to the rivet and cut the rivet flanges.
      NOTE:
      • Prizing the hole with a drill can lead to damage to the rivet hole or breaking the drill.
      • Take cafe as the cut rivet is hot.
      Fig 4: Locating Outside No. 2 Molding Rivets
      G03069161Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Even if flange is taken off, continue drilling and push out remaining fragments with the drill.
    5. Using a heat light, heat the molding to 20 - 30°C (68 - 86°F).
      NOTE: Do not heat the molding excessively.
    6. Tie both piano wire ends to wooden blocks or similar objects.
    7. Cut the adhesive tape by pulling the piano wire as shown.
      NOTE:
      • If reusing the molding, take care not to damage the molding.
      • Do not damage the body.

      HINT:

      Apply protective tape to the outer surface to keep the surface from being scratched.

      Fig 5: Cutting Outside No. 2 Molding Adhesive Tape
      G03069162Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    8. Remove the molding.
    9. Use the same manner described above to the other side.
  15. REMOVE OUTSIDE UPPER MOLDING 

    Using a knife, cut off the molding as shown.

    NOTE: Do not damage the body with the knife.
    Fig 6: Identifying Outside Upper Molding Cut Lines
    G03069163Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  16. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS 
    1. Push piano wire through between the body and glass from the interior.
    2. Tie both wire ends to wooden blocks or similar objects.

      HINT:

      Apply protective tape to the outer surface to keep the surface from being scratched.

      Fig 7: Cutting Adhesive (1 Of 2)
      G03069164Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE: When separating the glass, take care not to damage the paint and interior and exterior ornaments. To prevent scratching the safety pad from scratching when removing the windshield, place a plastic sheet between the piano wire and the safety pad.
    3. Cut the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around it.
    4. Remove the windshield glass.
    NOTE: Leave as much of the adhesive on the body as possible when cutting the glass.
    Fig 8: Cutting Adhesive (2 Of 2)
    G03069165Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002