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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 (See PRECAUTION ).
  2. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM LH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  3. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM RH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  4. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL LH 
  5. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL RH 
  6. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  7. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  8. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH 
  9. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH 
  10. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  11. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH 
  12. REMOVE MAP LIGHT ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  13. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY LH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  14. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY RH 
  15. REMOVE VISOR HOLDER (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  16. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  17. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  18. REMOVE RAIN SENSOR (w/Auto Wiper) (See  RAIN SENSOR  ) 
  19. REMOVE WINDSHIELD MOLDING OUTSIDE 
    1. Using a knife, cut off the molding, as shown in the illustration.
      NOTE: Do not damage the vehicle body with the knife.
    2. Remove the remaining molding from the vehicle body.

      HINT:

      When removing, make a partial cut, then pull and remove it by hand.

      Fig 1: Removing Windshield Molding Outside
      G04093204Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Disconnect the connector as shown in the illustration (w/Deicer).
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Connector (W/Deicer)
    G04093205Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  20. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS 
    1. Pass a piano wire between the vehicle body and glass from the interior.
      Fig 3: Passing Piano Wire Between Vehicle Body And Glass From Interior
      G04093206Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Tie both wire ends to wooden blocks or similar objects.
      NOTE:
      • When separating the glass, take care not to damage the paint and the interior and exterior ornaments.
      • To prevent the safety pad from being scratched when removing the glass, place a plastic sheet between the piano wire and safety pad.

      HINT:

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

    3. Cut off the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the glass.
    4. Disengage the stoppers.
    5. Using a suction cup, remove the glass.
      NOTE: Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when removing the glass.
    Fig 4: Removing Windshield Glass
    G04093207Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  21. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS RETAINER 
    1. Remove the windshield glass retainer.
  22. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS NO.2 STOPPER 
    1. Using a scraper, remove the windshield glass No.2 stoppers.
  23. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS NO.1 STOPPER 
    1. Remove the windshield glass No.1 stoppers.
  24. CLEAN WINDSHIELD GLASS 
    1. Using a scraper, remove the damaged stoppers, dam and adhesive sticking to the glass.
    2. Clean the outer circumference of the glass with white gasoline.
      NOTE:
      • Do not touch the glass surface after cleaning it.
      • Be careful not to damage the glass.
      • Even if using a new glass, clean the glass with white gasoline.
    Fig 5: Cleaning Windshield Glass
    G04093208Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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