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Windshield Glass: Removal: Removal

  1. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 1
  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    NOTE:
    • w/ Navigation System (for HDD):

      After the engine switch is turned off, the display and navigation module display (HDD navigation system) records various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the engine switch off, be sure to wait for the time specified in the following table before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

      Waiting Time before Disconnecting Cable from Negative (-) Battery Terminal

      Condition Waiting Time
      Vehicle enrolled in safety connect system 6 minutes
      Vehicle not enrolled in safety connect system 1 minute
    • When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected. Refer to INITIALIZATION .
  3. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM LH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 3
  4. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM RH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 4
  5. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL LH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 10
  6. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL RH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 8
  7. REMOVE HOOD TO COWL TOP SEAL  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 9
  8. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER PROTECTOR LH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 12
  9. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 13
  10. REMOVE CENTER ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING LH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 1
  11. REMOVE CENTER ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  12. REMOVE NO. 2 WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING CLIP  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 2
  13. REMOVE NO. 1 WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING CLIP 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure described for the No. 2 windshield outside moulding clip.

  14. REMOVE NO. 2 ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING CLIP  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 3
  15. REMOVE NO. 3 WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING CLIP  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 4
  16. REMOVE NO. 1 ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING CLIP  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 5
  17. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 10
  18. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 10
  19. REMOVE VISOR BRACKET COVER  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 31
  20. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY LH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 32
  21. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY RH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 33
  22. REMOVE VISOR HOLDER  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 34
  23. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 30
  24. REMOVE MAP LIGHT ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 24
  25. REMOVE RAIN SENSOR COVER (w/o Lane Keeping Assist System)  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 2
  26. REMOVE RAIN SENSOR COVER (w/ Lane Keeping Assist System)  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 3
  27. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY (w/o Automatic High Beam System)  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 4
  28. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY (w/ Automatic High Beam System)  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 4
  29. REMOVE RAIN SENSOR  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 2
  30. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING 
    1. Partially remove the roof headlining.

      HINT: 

      It is not necessary to completely remove the roof headlining. Slightly lower the front section of the roof headlining so that the windshield glass can be removed in a later step.

      For Standard Body, refer to the following procedures. Refer to REMOVAL - Step 38 .

      For Long Body, refer to the following procedures. Refer to REMOVAL - Step 43 .

  31. REMOVE UPPER WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING 
    Fig 1: Cutting Off Molding
    GTY135017Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Using a knife, cut off the moulding as shown in the illustration.
      NOTE:

      Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

    2. Pull the shaded area shown in the illustration by the hand to remove the windshield outside moulding.

      HINT: 

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

  32. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS 
      Fig 2: Removing Windshield Glass
      GTY117427Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    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 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.
      4. Fig 3: Placing Matchmarks Over Glass And Vehicle Body
      GTY125716Courtesy 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 placed if not reusing the glass.

      5. Fig 4: Locating Windshield Deicer Connector
      GTY142457Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. w/ Windshield Deicer System:

      Disconnect the windshield deicer connector.

    6. Cut through the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the glass.
      NOTE:

      Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when removing the glass.

    7. Disconnect the stoppers.
    8. Using suction cups, remove the glass.
  33. REMOVE NO. 2 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER 
    1. Using a scraper, remove the 2 stoppers.
  34. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS RETAINER 
    1. Using a scraper, remove the 2 retainers.
  35. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS ADHESIVE DAM 
    1. Using a scraper, remove the dam.
  36. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS SEAL 
    1. Using a scraper, remove the seal.
  37. CLEAN WINDSHIELD GLASS 
    Fig 5: Cleaning Windshield Glass
    GTY120020Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Using a scraper, remove the damaged stoppers, dam and adhesive sticking to the glass.
    2. Clean the outer circumference of the glass with non-residue solvent.
      NOTE:
      • Do not touch the glass surface after cleaning it.
      • Be careful not to damage the glass.
      • Even if using new glass, clean the glass with non-residue solvent.
  38. REMOVE NO. 1 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER 
    1. Remove the No. 1 windshield glass stoppers.
  39. CLEAN VEHICLE BODY 
    1. Clean and shape the contact surface of the vehicle body.
      Fig 6: Identifying Excess Adhesive
      GTY120123Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. On the contact surface of the vehicle body, use a knife to cut away excess adhesive as shown in the illustration.
        NOTE:

        Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

        HINT: 

        Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible.

      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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