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Removal [11/2023 - ]: Procedure

  1. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  2. REMOVE FRONT FENDER FRONT SPLASH SHIELD 

    HINT: 

    When removing the front fender front splash shield, heat the vehicle body and front fender front splash shield using a heat light.

    Heating Temperature

    Item Temperature
    Front Fender Front Splash Shield and Vehicle Body 40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F)
    NOTE:

    Do not heat the vehicle body and front fender front splash shield excessively.

    1. Disengage the 2 claws and separate the double-sided tape to remove the front fender front splash shield.
      GTY926598Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Double-sided Tape
  3. REMOVE WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING 
    1. Apply protective tape around the windshield outside moulding as shown in the illustration.
      GTY856761Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Protective Tape
    2. Using a moulding remover, disengage the 10 claws and remove the windshield outside moulding.
      GTY903990Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. REMOVE NO. 1 WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING CLIP 

    HINT: 

    Perform the following procedure only when replacement of a No. 1 windshield outside moulding clip is necessary.

    1. Disengage the 5 claws to remove the 5 No. 1 windshield outside moulding clips as shown in the illustration.
      GTY932083Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction
  5. REMOVE NO. 3 WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING CLIP 

    HINT: 

    Perform the following procedure only when replacement of a No. 3 windshield outside moulding clip is necessary.

    1. Remove the windshield glass sub-assembly.

      Refer to REMOVAL [11/2023 - ]

    2. Insert a 4.0 mm (0.157 in.) drill bit into a drill.
    3. Tape the 4.0 mm (0.157 in.) drill bit 5.0 mm (0.197 in.) from the tip as shown in the illustration.

      Standard Measurement

      Area Measurement
      A 5.0 mm (0.197 in.)
      GTY477396Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Tape
      NOTE:

      Tape the 4.0 mm (0.157 in.) drill bit to prevent the drill bit from going too deep.

    4. Lightly press the drill bit against the No. 3 windshield outside moulding clips to drill off the No. 3 windshield outside moulding clip flanges, and remove the 5 No. 3 windshield outside moulding clips.
      GTY935392Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Flange
      WARNING:

      Be careful of the drilled No. 3 windshield outside moulding clips, as they may be hot.

      NOTE:
      • Make sure to protect both the inside and outside of the vehicle as the No. 3 windshield outside moulding clip shavings will fly about.
      • Pressing the drill too firmly will cause the No. 3 windshield outside moulding clip to turn and result in the No. 3 windshield outside moulding clip not being drilled through.
      • Prying the No. 3 windshield outside moulding clip with the drill may damage the No. 3 windshield outside moulding clip installation hole or drill bit.
    5. Using a vacuum cleaner, remove the No. 3 windshield outside moulding clip fragments and shavings from the drilled areas.