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Windshield Glass: Removal

  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
  2. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP  (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
  3. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH  (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
  4. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH  (See REMOVAL )
  5. REMOVE HOOD TO COWL TOP SEAL  (See REMOVAL )
  6. REMOVE CENTER NO. 1 COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER  (See REMOVAL )
  7. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER LH  (See REMOVAL )
  8. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH (w/o Curtain Shield Airbag)  (See REMOVAL )
  9. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH (w/ Curtain Shield Airbag)  (See REMOVAL )
  10. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH (w/o Curtain Shield Airbag)  (See REMOVAL )
  11. INSTALL FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH (w/ Curtain Shield Airbag)  (See REMOVAL )
  12. REMOVE MAP LIGHT ASSEMBLY (w/o Sliding Roof)  (See REMOVAL )
  13. REMOVE MAP LIGHT ASSEMBLY (w/ Sliding Roof)  (See REMOVAL )
  14. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY LH  (See REMOVAL )
  15. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY RH  (See REMOVAL )
  16. REMOVE FRONT ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  17. REMOVE NO. 1 ROOM LIGHT ASSEMBLY  (See ROOM LIGHT )
  18. REMOVE VISOR HOLDER  (See REMOVAL )
  19. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR COVER (w/ EC Mirror)  (See REMOVAL )
  20. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY (w/o EC Mirror) 

    for TMC Made: (See INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR (W/O EC MIRROR) )

    for TMMC, NUMMI Made: (See INSTALLATION )

  21. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY (w/ EC Mirror)  (See REMOVAL )
  22. REMOVE SUN ROOF OPENING TRIM MOULDING (w/ Sliding Roof)  (See REMOVAL )
  23. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY 

    It is not necessary to completely remove the roof headlining assembly. Slightly lower the front section of the roof headlining assembly so that the windshield glass can be removed.

  24. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS 
    1. Using a knife, cut off the upper windshield outside moulding as shown in the illustration.
      NOTE: Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
    2. Remove the remaining windshield outside moulding.

      HINT:

      Make a partial cut in the windshield outside moulding, then pull and remove it by hand. Protective Tape

      Fig 1: Cutting Off Upper Windshield Outside Moulding
      G06015938Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Apply protective tape to the installation position of the windshield glass sub-assembly on the vehicle body.
      NOTE: Apply protective tape to the installation surface to prevent it from being scratched.
      Fig 2: Identifying Protective Tape Applying Area
      G06015939Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Pass a piano wire between the vehicle body and windshield glass sub-assembly from the interior.
    5. Tie both wire ends to wooden blocks or similar objects.
    6. Cut off the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the windshield glass sub-assembly.
      NOTE:
      • When separating the windshield glass sub-assembly from the vehicle, be careful not to damage the vehicle's paint or interior/exterior ornaments.
      • To prevent the instrument panel from being scratched when removing the windshield glass sub-assembly, place a plastic sheet between the piano wire and instrument panel.
      Fig 3: Passing Piano Wire Between Vehicle Body And Windshield Glass Sub-Assembly
      G06015940Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    7. Place matchmarks on the windshield glass sub-assembly and vehicle body on the locations indicated in the illustration.

      HINT:

      Matchmarks do not need if the windshield glass sub-assembly is not going to be reused.

    8. Disconnect the windshield glass stoppers.
      Fig 4: Placing Matchmarks On Windshield Glass Sub-Assembly And Vehicle Body
      G05421205Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Fig 5: Identifying Windshield Glass Stoppers
      G06015942Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:
      • There are the No. 1 and No. 2 stoppers on the windshield glass sub-assembly as shown in the illustration. Be careful not to damage the windshield glass when cutting off the adhesive.
      • To prevent the windshield glass sub-assembly from dropping when performing this operation, be sure to hold the windshield glass sub-assembly using suction cups.

      HINT:

      Depending on vehicles, a 1-piece or 2-piece type stopper is used.

    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 OUTSIDE MOULDING 
    1. Using a scraper, remove the windshield outside moulding.
      NOTE:
      • Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.
      • Be sure to replace the outside moulding with a new one.
  26. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS ADHESIVE DAM 
    1. Using a scraper, remove the windshield glass adhesive dam.
      NOTE:
      • Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.
      • Be sure to replace the adhesive dam with a new one.
  27. REMOVE NO. 2 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER 
    1. Using a scraper, remove the 2 No. 2 windshield glass stoppers.
      NOTE:
      • Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.
      • Be sure to replace the 2 No. 2 windshield glass stoppers with new ones.
  28. REMOVE NO. 1 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER (for 2-piece Type) 
    1. Remove the 2 No. 1 windshield glass stoppers.
      NOTE: Be sure to replace the 2 No. 1 windshield glass stoppers with new ones.
      Fig 6: Identifying No. 1 Windshield Glass Stoppers
      G06015943Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  29. CLEAN WINDSHIELD GLASS 
    1. Using a scraper, remove the damaged stoppers, dams and adhesive sticking to the windshield glass.
    2. Clean the outer edges of the glass with a non-residue solvent.
      NOTE:
      • Do not touch the glass surface after cleaning it.
      • Even if using a new windshield glass, clean it with a non-residue solvent.
      Fig 7: Cleaning Back Window Glass
      G05300216Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  30. CLEAN VEHICLE BODY 
    1. Clean and shape the contact surface of the vehicle body.
      1. On the contact surface of the vehicle body, use a knife to cut away excess adhesive as shown in the illustration.
        NOTE: Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

        HINT:

        Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible.

    2. Clean the contact surface of the vehicle body with cleaner.

      HINT:

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

      Fig 8: Cutting Away Excess Adhesive
      G05421197Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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