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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 SCUFF PLATE LH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  3. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  4. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  5. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  6. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM LH 
    1. Partially remove the front door opening trim weatherstrip LH so that the front pillar garnish LH can be removed (See REMOVAL ).
  7. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM RH 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

  8. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH CORNER PIECE LH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  9. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH CORNER PIECE RH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  10. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  11. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  12. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY LH (see  REMOVAL  ) 
  13. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY RH (see  REMOVAL  ) 
  14. REMOVE VISOR HOLDER (see  REMOVAL  ) 
  15. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP COVER (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  16. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY (see  REMOVAL  ) 
  17. REMOVE MAP LIGHT ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  18. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY 

    HINT:

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

    1. Partially remove the roof headlining (see REMOVAL ).
  19. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY (w/o EC Mirror) (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  20. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY (w/ EC Mirror) (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  21. REMOVE HOOD TO COWL TOP SEAL (see  REMOVAL  ) 
  22. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP 
  23. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM LH (see  REMOVAL  ) 
  24. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM RH (see  REMOVAL  ) 
  25. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER LH (see  REMOVAL  ) 
  26. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH (see  REMOVAL  ) 
  27. REMOVE WINDSHIELD MOULDING OUTSIDE 
    1. Using a knife, cut off the moulding as shown in the illustration.
      NOTE: Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
    2. Remove the remaining moulding.

      HINT:

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

      Fig 1: Identifying Moulding Cutting Area
      G04476781Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  28. 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 Fig 2.
      Fig 2: Inserting Piano Wire Between Vehicle Body And Glass
      G04476782Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    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: Separating Glass From Vehicle
        G04476783Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Place matchmarks over the glass and vehicle body on the locations indicated in Fig 4.
      Fig 4: Placing Matchmarks Over Glass And Vehicle Body
      G04476784Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      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.
  29. 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 5: Cleaning Window Glass
      G04032415Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  30. 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.
    2. Clean the contact surface of the vehicle body with cleaner.

      HINT:

      Even if all the adhesive has been removed, clean the vehicle body.

      Fig 6: Removing Adhesive
      G04476786Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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