Windshield Glass: Removal

REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH
REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH
REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH
REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH
REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY LH
REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY RH
REMOVE ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE VISOR HOLDER (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE ROOF CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY
REMOVE SUN ROOF OPENING TRIM MOULDING (W/ SLIDING ROOF)
REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY
REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP
REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM LH (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM RH (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL LH
REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL RH
REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUBASSEMBLY
REMOVE WINDSHIELD MOULDING OUTER UPPER
1. Using a knife, cut off the moulding, as shown in Fig 1 .
  NOTE: Do not damage the vehicle body with the knife.
2. Remove the remaining moulding.
  HINT:
  
  When removing, make a partial a cut, then pull and remove it by hand.
3. w/ Deicer:
  Disconnect the connector, as shown in Fig 1 .
  
  Fig 1: Removing Windshield Moulding Outer Upper
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS
1. Pass a piano wire between the vehicle body and glass from the interior.
  
  Fig 2: Passing Piano Wire Between Vehicle Body And Glass
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
2. Tie both wire ends to wooden blocks or similar objects.
  HINT:
  
  Apply protective tape to the outer surface of the vehicle body to prevent its surface from being scratched.
  NOTE:
  - When separating the glass from the vehicle, be careful not to damage the vehicle's paint or interior/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.
    
    Fig 3: Placing Plastic Sheet Between Piano Wire And Safety Pad
    Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
3. Cut off the adhesive by pulling 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.
CLEAN WINDSHIELD GLASS
1. Using a scraper, remove the damaged stoppers, dams 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.
  
  Fig 4: Cleaning Windshield Glass
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002