Windshield Glass: Removal

1. Partially remove the front door opening trim weatherstrip LH so that the front pillar garnish LH can be removed (see REMOVAL ).

HINT:

Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

1. w/ EC Mirror:

   Remove the inner mirror (see REMOVAL ).

2. w/o EC Mirror:

   Remove the inner mirror (see REMOVAL ).

1. for Short Type:

   Remove the roof console box (see REMOVAL ).

2. for Long Type:

   Remove the roof console box (see REMOVAL ).

1. for Regular Cab:

   Remove the visor (See REMOVAL ).

2. for Double Cab:

   Remove the visor (see REMOVAL ).

3. for CrewMax:

   Remove the visor (see REMOVAL ).

HINT:

Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

1. for Regular Cab:

   Remove the visor holder (see REMOVAL ).

2. for Double Cab, w/o Illumination:

   Remove the visor holder (see REMOVAL ).

3. for CrewMax, w/o Illumination:

   Remove the visor holder (see REMOVAL ).

1. for Regular Cab, for Double Cab:

   Remove the assist grip (see REMOVAL ).

2. for CrewMax:

   Remove the assist grip (see REMOVAL ).

1. Partially remove the roof headlining.

   HINT:

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

   For Regular Cab, refer to the following procedures (see REMOVAL ).

   For Double Cab, refer to the following procedures (see REMOVAL ).

   For CrewMax, refer to the following procedures (see REMOVAL ).

HINT:

Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

HINT:

Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

1. Using a knife, cut off the moulding as shown in the illustration.
   NOTE: Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
   Fig 1: Identifying Cut Area Of Outside Windshield Moulding

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2. Remove the remaining moulding.

   HINT:

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

1. Using a knife, cut off the moulding as shown in the illustration.
   Fig 2: Identifying Cut Area Of Upper Windshield Outside Moulding

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   NOTE: Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
2. Remove the remaining moulding.

   HINT:

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

1. w/ Windshield Deicer:

   Remove the clip and disconnect the connector.

2. Apply protective tape to the outer surface of the vehicle body to prevent scratches.
Fig 3: Applying Protective Tape To Outer Surface Of Vehicle Body
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3. From the interior, insert a piano wire between the vehicle body and glass as shown in the illustration.
4. Tie objects that can serve as handles (for example, wooden blocks) to both wire ends.
   NOTE:

   • When separating the glass 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 glass, place a plastic sheet between the piano wire and instrument panel.
5. Place matchmarks over the glass and vehicle body on the locations indicated in the illustration.
   Fig 4: Placing Matchmarks Over Glass And Vehicle Body

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   HINT:

   Matchmarks do not need to be placed if not reusing the glass.

6. Cut through the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the glass.
   NOTE: Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when cutting through the adhesive.
7. Disengage the stoppers.
8. Using suction cups, remove the glass.
   Fig 5: Removing Glass Using Suction Cups

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1. Using a scraper, remove the damaged stoppers, dams and adhesive sticking to the glass.
Fig 6: Removing Damaged Stoppers, Dams And Adhesive Sticking To Glass Using Scraper
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2. Clean the outer edges of the glass with non-residue solvent.
   NOTE: Do not touch the glass surface after cleaning it. Even if using new glass, clean it with non-residue solvent.

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.
      Fig 7: Identifying Excess Adhesive

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      HINT:

      Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible.

      NOTE: Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
2. Clean the contact surface of the vehicle body with cleaner.

   HINT:

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