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Windshield Glass: Removal

  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
  2. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP  (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
  3. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM LH  (See REMOVAL )
  4. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM RH  (See REMOVAL )
  5. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL LH  (See REMOVAL )
  6. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL RH 

    HINT:

    Follow the same procedures as for the fender to cowl side seal LH.

  7. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  8. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  9. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH 
    1. Separate the front door opening trim weatherstrip to the extent which allows the removal of the front pillar garnish.
  10. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH 

    HINT:

    Follow the same procedures as for the front door opening trim weatherstrip LH.

  11. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH (for Regular Cab)  (See REMOVAL )
  12. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH (for Access Cab)  (See REMOVAL )
  13. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH (for Double Cab)  (See REMOVAL )
  14. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH (for Regular Cab) 

    HINT:

    Follow the same procedures as for the front pillar garnish LH.

  15. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH (for Access Cab) 

    HINT:

    Follow the same procedures as for the front pillar garnish LH.

  16. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH (for Double Cab) 

    HINT:

    Follow the same procedures as for the front pillar garnish LH.

  17. REMOVE ROOF CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY (for Access Cab)  (See REMOVAL )
  18. REMOVE ROOF CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY (for Double Cab)  (See REMOVAL )
  19. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP PLUG (w/Curtain Shield Airbag)  (See REMOVAL )
  20. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Double Cab)  (See REMOVAL )
  21. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY LH (for Regular Cab)  (See REMOVAL )
  22. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY LH (for Access Cab)  (See REMOVAL )
  23. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY RH (for Double Cab)  (See REMOVAL )
  24. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY RH (for Regular Cab) 

    HINT:

    Follow the same procedures as for the LH visor.

  25. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY RH (for Access Cab) 

    HINT:

    Follow the same procedures as for the LH visor.

  26. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY RH (for Double Cab) 

    HINT:

    Follow the same procedures as for the LH visor.

  27. REMOVE VISOR HOLDER (for Regular Cab)  (See REMOVAL )
  28. REMOVE VISOR HOLDER (for Access Cab)  (See REMOVAL )
  29. REMOVE VISOR HOLDER (for Double Cab)  (See REMOVAL )
  30. REMOVE WINDSHIELD UPPER MOLDING OUTER 
    1. Using a knife, cut off the windshield upper moulding outer, as shown in the illustration.
      NOTE: Be careful not to damage the vehicle body with the knife.
    2. Remove the windshield upper moulding outer.

      HINT:

      Make a partial cut in the windshield upper moulding outer. Then pull and remove it by hand.

    Fig 1: Cut View Of Windshield Upper Moulding Outer
    G06087622Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  31. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS 
    1. Apply protective tape to the outer circumference of the windshield glass, as shown in the illustration.
    2. From the interior, insert piano wires between the vehicle body and windshield glass, as shown in the illustration.
    3. Tie objects that can serve as handles (for example, wooden blocks) to all wire ends.
      NOTE:
      • When separating the windshield glass from the vehicle, be careful not to damage the vehicle's paint or exterior/interior ornaments.
      • To prevent the safety pad from being scratched when removing the windshield glass, place a plastic sheet between the piano wire and safety pad.
    4. Cut through the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the windshield glass.
      Fig 2: Cutting Adhesive By Pulling Piano Wire Around Windshield Glass
      G06087623Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Disengage the 2 stoppers.
    6. Using suction cups, remove the windshield glass.
      NOTE: Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when removing the windshield glass.
    Fig 3: Removing Windshield Glass
    G06087624Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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