Windshield Glass: Removal

REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the front door weatherstrip LH.
2. Remove the front door weatherstrip RH.
3. Remove the 2 assist grips.
4. Remove the front pillar garnish LH.
5. Remove the front pillar garnish RH.
6. Remove the LH Visor assembly.
7. Remove the RH Visor assembly.
8. Remove the LH visor.
9. Remove the RH visor.
10. Remove the 2 visor holders.
11. Remove the roof console box assembly.
12. Remove the roof headlining assembly.
REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY
HINT:

See REMOVAL
REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 2 front wiper arm head caps.
2. Remove the FR wiper arm LH.
3. Remove the FR wiper arm RH.
4. Remove the front fender to cowl side seal LH.
5. Remove the front fender to cowl side seal RH.
6. Remove the cowl top ventilator louver.
REMOVE WINDSHIELD MOULDING OUTSIDE LH (See COMPONENTS )
REMOVE WINDSHIELD MOULDING OUTSIDE RH
REMOVE WINDSHIELD MOULDING OUTER UPPER
1. Using a knife, cut off the moulding, as shown in the illustration.
  NOTE: Do not damage the vehicle body with the knife.
  
  Fig 1: Cutting Off Moulding
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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 the illustration.
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.
  
  Fig 3: Applying Protective Tape To Outer Surface Of Vehicle Body
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  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.
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
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