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Body & Frame: Windows: Windshield: Removal

  1. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR 
  2. REMOVE SUN VISORS AND HOLDERS 
  3. REMOVE ASSIST GRIPS 
  4. REMOVE QUARTER TRIM (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  5. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISHES 
  6. REMOVE COWL LOUVER (See step 2 of  REMOVAL  ) 
  7. REMOVE WIPER ARMS (See step 1 of  REMOVAL  ) 
  8. REMOVE WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE UPPER MOULDING 
      CAUTION: Do not damage the body with the knife.
      Fig 1: Removing Windshield Outside Upper Moulding
      G02846452Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Using a knife, cut off the moulding, as shown in Fig 1.
    2. Remove the remaining moulding.
  9. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS 
      NOTE:

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

    1. Push piano wire through between the body and glass from the interior.
    2. Tie both wire ends to a wooden block or similar object.
      Fig 2: Preparing To Cut Adhesive
      G02846453Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      CAUTION: When separating the glass, take care not to damage the paint and interior and exterior ornaments. To prevent scratching the safety pad when removing the windshield, place a plastic sheet between the piano wire and safety pad.
    3. Cut the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around it.
      Fig 3: Cutting Adhesive
      G02846454Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Remove the glass.
      CAUTION: Leave as much of the adhesive on the body as possible when cutting off the glass.
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