Body & Frame: Windows: Windshield: Removal

Remove Front Pillar Garnish
1. Using a screwdriver, remove the front pillar garnish.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Front Pillar Garnish
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  NOTE: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
2. Employ the same manner described above to the other side.
w/o Sliding roof:
Remove Map Light Assembly
1. Using a screwdriver, remove the lens.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Lens Of Map Light
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  NOTE: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
2. Remove the 2 screws and map light assembly, then disconnect the connector.
w/ Sliding roof:
Remove Map Light Assembly
1. Remove the screw.
2. Using a moulding remover, remove the cover.
3. Remove the screw and map light assembly, then disconnect the connector.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Map Light Assembly
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Remove Sun Visors
Remove Sun Visor Holders
Remove Inner Rear View Mirror
Remove the inner rear view mirror as shown in the illustration.

Fig 4: Removing Inner Rear View Mirror
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Remove Wiper Arms
Remove the 2 wiper arm head caps, 2 nuts and 2 wiper arms.
Remove Hood To Cowl Top Seal
Remove Cowl Top Ventilator Louver
1. Remove the 4 screws and 6 clips.
2. Using a screwdriver, remove the cowl top ventilator louver, then disconnect the washer hoses.
  
  Fig 5: Removing Cowl Top Ventilator Louver
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  NOTE: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
w/ Sliding roof:
Remove Sliding Roof Opening Trim
Pull Down Front Part Of Roof Headlining
Remove Windshield Outside Moulding
1. Using a knife, cut off the moulding as shown in the illustration.
  
  Fig 6: Cutting Windshield Outside Moulding
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  NOTE: Do not damage the body with the knife.
2. Remove the remaining moulding.
Remove Windshield Glass
1. Insert a piano wire between body and glass and let it pass through.
2. Tie both wire ends to wooden blocks or similar objects.
3. w/ Front window defogger: Disconnect the connector.
  NOTE: Be careful not to damage the wire harness.
4. Cut the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around it.
  
  Fig 7: Inserting Piano Wire Between Body And Glass
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  
  NOTE: When separating the glass, take care not to damage the paint and exterior ornaments. To prevent the safety pad from being scratched when removing the windshield, place a plastic sheet between the piano wire and safety pad.
  
  NOTE: Apply protective tape to the outer surface to keep the surface from being scratched.
  
  Fig 8: Placing Plastic Sheet Between Piano Wire & Safety Pad
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5. Remove the glass.
NOTE: Leave the adhesive on the body as much as possible when cutting off the glass.