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Removal [09/2022 - ]: Procedure

  1. REMOVE WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING LH 

    Refer to REMOVAL [06/2018 - ]

  2. REMOVE WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  3. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  4. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  5. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  6. REMOVE NO. 3 COWL TOP PANEL INSULATOR 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  7. REMOVE NO. 2 COWL TOP PANEL INSULATOR 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5

  8. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8

  9. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  10. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5

  11. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6

  12. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7

  13. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  14. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  15. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  16. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  17. REMOVE MAP LIGHT ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [06/2018 - ]

  18. REMOVE SPOT LIGHT ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [06/2018 - ]

  19. REMOVE VANITY LIGHT ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [06/2018 - ]

  20. REMOVE RAIN SENSOR (w/ Rain Sensor) 

    Refer to REMOVAL [06/2018 - ]

  21. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING THERMISTOR ASSEMBLY (w/ Humidity Sensor) 

    Refer to REMOVAL [06/2018 - ]

  22. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [06/2018 - ]

  23. REMOVE FORWARD RECOGNITION CAMERA 

    Refer to REMOVAL [08/2021 - ]

  24. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 32

  25. REMOVE VISOR BRACKET COVER (for LH Side) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 35

  26. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 36

  27. REMOVE VISOR HOLDER (for LH Side) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 37

  28. REMOVE VISOR BRACKET COVER (for RH Side) 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  29. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  30. REMOVE VISOR HOLDER (for RH Side) 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  31. SEPARATE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY 
    1. Slightly lower the front section of the roof headlining assembly so that the windshield glass sub-assembly can be removed.
      NOTE:

      Do not damage the roof headlining assembly or vehicle interior.

      HINT: 

      It is not necessary to completely remove the roof headlining assembly.

      GTY1135380Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  32. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. w/ Windshield Deicer System:
      1. Disconnect the connector.
    2. Apply protective tape to the area around the installation position of the windshield glass sub-assembly on the vehicle body to prevent it from being scratched.
      GTY782280Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Protective Tape
    3. Place matchmarks on the windshield glass sub-assembly and vehicle body at the locations indicated in the illustration.
      GTY794271Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Matchmark

      HINT: 

      Matchmarks are not necessary if the windshield glass is not going to be reused.

    4. When using a windshield knife:
      1. Apply soapy water to the area around the adhesive.
      2. Insert a windshield knife into the adhesive between the windshield glass sub-assembly and vehicle body.
        GTY790714Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        *a Windshield Knife
        *b Aligned with Windshield Glass Sub-assembly
        Pull
      3. While keeping the windshield knife perpendicular to the outer surface of the windshield glass sub-assembly, cut the adhesive by pulling the windshield knife around the windshield glass sub-assembly.
        NOTE:
        • Do not pry the windshield glass sub-assembly with the windshield knife.
        • Do not use a windshield knife to cut the adhesive on the lower side of the windshield glass sub-assembly.
        • When separating the windshield glass sub-assembly, be careful not to damage the paint or interior and exterior ornaments.

        HINT: 

        Insert the windshield knife in an area where the gap between windshield glass sub-assembly and vehicle body is large.

    5. When using piano wire:
      1. Pass a piano wire between the vehicle body and windshield glass sub-assembly from the interior.
        GTY808380Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        *1 Windshield Glass Stopper
        *2 Front Window Inner Center Moulding
        *a Piano Wire
      2. Tie both wire ends to wooden blocks or similar objects that can serve as handles.
      3. Cut the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the windshield glass sub-assembly.
        NOTE:
        • When separating the windshield glass sub-assembly, be careful not to damage the paint or interior and exterior ornaments.
        • To prevent the safety pad from being scratched when removing the windshield glass sub-assembly, place a plastic sheet between the piano wire and safety pad.
        • Be careful not to damage the front window inner center moulding.
    6. Disengage the windshield glass stoppers.
      GTY810869Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *A for 1-piece Type *B for 2-piece Type
      *1 No. 1 Windshield Glass Stopper *2 No. 2 Windshield Glass Stopper
      NOTE:
      • The No. 1 windshield glass stoppers and No. 2 windshield glass stoppers are installed to the windshield glass sub-assembly as shown in the illustration. Be careful not to damage the windshield glass sub-assembly when cutting the adhesive.
      • To prevent the windshield glass sub-assembly from falling when performing this operation, be sure to hold the windshield glass sub-assembly using suction cups.

      HINT: 

      Depending on the vehicle, either 1-piece type or 2-piece type stoppers may be present.

    7. 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.
  33. REMOVE WINDOW GLASS ADHESIVE DAM 
    1. When reusing the windshield glass:
      1. Using a scraper, remove the window glass adhesive dam.
        NOTE:
        • Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.
        • Be sure to replace the window glass adhesive dam with a new ones.
        GTY804301Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        *A Back Side
  34. REMOVE WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING 
    1. When reusing the windshield glass:
      1. Using a scraper, remove the windshield outside moulding.
        GTY824981Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        *A Back Side
        NOTE:
        • Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.
        • Be sure to replace the windshield outside moulding with a new one.
  35. REMOVE NO. 1 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER (for 1-piece Type) 
    1. When reusing the windshield glass:
      1. Using a scraper, remove the 2 No. 1 windshield glass stoppers.
        GTY820140Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        *A Back Side
        NOTE:
        • Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.
        • Be sure to replace the 1-piece type No. 1 windshield glass stoppers with new 2-piece type No. 1 and No. 2 windshield glass stoppers.
  36. REMOVE NO. 2 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER (for 2-piece Type) 
    1. When reusing the windshield glass:
      1. Using a scraper, remove the 2 No. 2 windshield glass stoppers.
        GTY786359Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        *A Back Side
        NOTE:
        • Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.
        • Be sure to replace the No. 2 windshield glass stoppers with new ones.
  37. REMOVE NO. 1 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER (for 2-piece Type) 
    1. Remove the 2 No. 1 windshield glass stoppers from the vehicle body.
      GTY814734Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:

      Be sure to replace the No. 1 windshield glass stoppers with new ones.

  38. REMOVE FRONT WINDOW INNER CENTER MOULDING 

    HINT: 

    Perform the following procedure only when replacement of the front window inner center moulding is necessary.

    1. Place matchmarks on the windshield glass at the locations indicated in the illustration.
      GTY804985Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *A Back Side
      *a Matchmark
    2. Using a scraper, remove the front window inner center moulding.
      NOTE:
      • Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.
      • Be sure to replace the front window inner center moulding with a new one.
  39. CLEAN WINDSHIELD GLASS 
    1. When reusing the windshield glass:
      1. Using a scraper, remove any remaining adhesive dam and adhesive residue from the windshield glass.
        GTY184595Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        NOTE:

        Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.

      2. Clean the outer circumference of the windshield glass with a non-residue solvent.
        NOTE:
        • Do not touch the windshield glass surface after cleaning it.
        • Even if using a new windshield glass, clean it with a non-residue solvent.
  40. CLEAN VEHICLE BODY 
    1. Clean and shape the contact surface of the vehicle body.
      1. Using a knife, cut off any excess adhesive on the contact surface of the vehicle body as shown in the illustration.
        GTY822323Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        *a Vehicle Body
        Adhesive

        Standard Dimension

        Area Dimension
        a 1.0 mm (0.0394 in.) or more
        NOTE:

        Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

        HINT: 

        Leave approximately 1.0 mm (0.0394 in.) of adhesive on the vehicle body.

      2. Clean the contact surface of the vehicle body with a piece of cloth saturated with non-residue solvent.

        HINT: 

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

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