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Removal [09/2015 - 12/2017]: Procedure

  1. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 [09/2015 - 08/2016] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 [08/2016 - 08/2019]

  2. REMOVE FRONT FENDER REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY TOP LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  3. REMOVE FRONT FENDER REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY TOP RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  4. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  5. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5

  6. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6

  7. REMOVE WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING LH 

    Refer to REMOVAL [09/2015 - 08/2019]

  8. REMOVE WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  9. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7

  10. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [09/2015 - 12/2017]

  11. REMOVE RAIN SENSOR (w/ Rain Sensor) 

    Refer to REMOVAL [09/2015 - ]

  12. REMOVE FORWARD RECOGNITION CAMERA (w/ Lexus Safety System+) 

    Refer to REMOVAL [09/2015 - 08/2019]

  13. REMOVE MAP LIGHT ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [09/2015 - ]

  14. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10 [09/2015 - 08/2016] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10 [08/2016 - 12/2017]

  15. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  16. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 48 [09/2015 - 08/2016] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 48 [08/2016 - 12/2017]

  17. REMOVE VISOR BRACKET COVER (for LH Side) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 51 [09/2015 - 08/2016] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 51 [08/2016 - 12/2017]

  18. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 52 [09/2015 - 08/2016] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 52 [08/2016 - 12/2017]

  19. REMOVE VISOR HOLDER (for LH Side) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 53 [09/2015 - 08/2016] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 53 [08/2016 - 12/2017]

  20. REMOVE VISOR BRACKET COVER (for RH Side) 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  21. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  22. REMOVE VISOR HOLDER (for RH Side) 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  23. SEPARATE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY 
    1. w/ Forward Recognition with Heater Hood Sub-assembly:
      1. Disconnect the connector.
    2. Slightly lower the front section of the roof headlining assembly so that the windshield glass can be removed.
      NOTE:

      Do not damage the roof headlining assembly or vehicle interior.

      HINT: 

      It is not necessary to completely remove the roof headlining assembly.

  24. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. w/ Windshield Deicer System:
      1. Disconnect the connector.
    2. Apply protective tape to the area around the installation position of the windshield glass sub-assembly on the vehicle body to prevent it from being scratched.
      GTY682496Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Protective Tape
    3. Using a knife, cut off the windshield outside moulding as shown in the illustration.
      GTY680957Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *A except Panoramic Moon Roof *B for Panoramic Moon Roof
      *1 Windshield Glass *2 Windshield Outside Moulding
      *a Cut - -
    4. Place matchmarks on the windshield glass sub-assembly and vehicle body at the locations indicated in the illustration.
      GTY674260Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Matchmark

      HINT: 

      Matchmarks are not necessary if the windshield glass sub-assembly is not going to be reused.

    5. Pass a piano wire between the vehicle body and windshield glass sub-assembly from the interior.
      GTY671562Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 Windshield Glass Stopper
      *a Piano Wire
    6. Tie both wire ends to wooden blocks or similar objects that can serve as handles.
    7. Cut the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the windshield glass sub-assembly.
      NOTE:
      • When separating the windshield glass sub-assembly, be careful not to damage the paint or interior and exterior ornaments.
      • To prevent the safety pad from being scratched when removing the windshield glass sub-assembly, place a plastic sheet between the piano wire and safety pad.
    8. Disengage the windshield glass stoppers.
      GTY673639Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *A for 1-piece Type *B for 2-piece Type
      *1 No. 1 Windshield Glass Stopper *2 No. 2 Windshield Glass Stopper
      NOTE:
      • The No. 1 windshield glass stoppers and No. 2 windshield glass stoppers are installed to the windshield glass sub-assembly as shown in the illustration. Be careful not to damage the windshield glass sub-assembly when cutting the adhesive.
      • To prevent the windshield glass sub-assembly from falling when performing this operation, be sure to hold the windshield glass sub-assembly using suction cups.

      HINT: 

      Depending on the vehicle, either 1-piece type or 2-piece type stoppers may be present.

    9. Using suction cups, remove the windshield glass sub-assembly.
      NOTE:
      • Be careful not to drop the windshield glass sub-assembly.
      • Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when removing the windshield glass sub-assembly.
  25. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS ADHESIVE DAM 
    1. When reusing the windshield glass:
      1. Using a scraper, remove the windshield glass adhesive dam.
        NOTE:
        • Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.
        • Be sure to replace the windshield glass adhesive dam with a new one.
        GTY625775Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        *A Back Side
  26. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS SEAL 
    1. When reusing the windshield glass:
      1. Using a scraper, remove the windshield glass seal.
        NOTE:
        • Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.
        • Be sure to replace the windshield glass seal with a new one.
        GTY632396Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        *A Back Side
  27. REMOVE WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING 
    1. When reusing the windshield glass:
      1. Using a scraper, remove the windshield outside moulding.
        GTY638171Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        *A Back Side
        NOTE:
        • Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.
        • Be sure to replace the windshield outside moulding with a new one.
  28. REMOVE NO. 1 WINDSHIELD GLASS SPACER 
    1. When reusing the windshield glass:
      1. Using a scraper, remove the No. 1 windshield glass spacer.
        GTY621726Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        *A Back Side
        NOTE:
        • Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.
        • Be sure to replace the No. 1 windshield glass spacer with a new one.
  29. REMOVE NO. 2 WINDSHIELD GLASS SPACER 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the No. 1 windshield glass spacer.

  30. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS RETAINER 
    1. When reusing the windshield glass:
      1. Using a scraper, remove the 2 windshield glass retainers.
        NOTE:
        • Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.
        • Be sure to replace the windshield glass retainers with new ones.
        GTY656253Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        *A Back Side
  31. REMOVE NO. 1 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER (for 1-piece Type) 
    1. When reusing the windshield glass:
      1. Using a scraper, remove the 2 No. 1 windshield glass stoppers.
        GTY637416Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        *A Back Side
        NOTE:
        • Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.
        • Be sure to replace the 1-piece type No. 1 windshield glass stoppers with new 2-piece type No. 1 and No. 2 windshield glass stoppers.
  32. REMOVE NO. 2 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER (for 2-piece Type) 
    1. When reusing the windshield glass:
      1. Using a scraper, remove the 2 No. 2 windshield glass stoppers.
        GTY679798Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        *A Back Side
        NOTE:
        • Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.
        • Be sure to replace the No. 2 windshield glass stoppers with new ones.
  33. REMOVE NO. 1 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER (for 2-piece Type) 
    1. Remove the 2 No. 1 windshield glass stoppers from the vehicle body.
      GTY659476Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:

      Be sure to replace the No. 1 windshield glass stoppers with new ones.

  34. CLEAN WINDSHIELD GLASS 
    1. When reusing the windshield glass:
      1. Using a scraper, remove any remaining adhesive dam and adhesive residue from the windshield glass.
        GTY184595Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        NOTE:

        Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.

      2. Clean the outer circumference of the windshield glass with a non-residue solvent.
        NOTE:
        • Do not touch the windshield glass surface after cleaning it.
        • Even if using a new windshield glass, clean it with a non-residue solvent.
  35. CLEAN VEHICLE BODY 
    1. Clean and shape the contact surface of the vehicle body.
      1. Using a knife, cut off any excess adhesive on the contact surface of the vehicle body as shown in the illustration.
        GTY621176Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        *a Vehicle Body
        Adhesive

        Standard Dimension

        Area Dimension
        a 1.0 mm (0.0394 in.) or more
        NOTE:

        Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

        HINT: 

        Leave approximately 1.0 mm (0.0394 in.) of adhesive on the vehicle body.

      2. Clean the contact surface of the vehicle body with a piece of cloth saturated with non-residue solvent.

        HINT: 

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

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