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Removal [09/2020 - 10/2021]: Procedure

  1. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [12/2019 - ]

  2. REMOVE WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  3. REMOVE WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  4. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY 

    w/ EC Mirror: Refer to REMOVAL [12/2019 - 11/2023]

    w/o EC Mirror: Refer to REMOVAL [12/2019 - ]

  5. REMOVE FORWARD RECOGNITION CAMERA 

    Refer to REMOVAL [09/2020 - 11/2023]

  6. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING THERMISTOR ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [12/2019 - 10/2021]

  7. REMOVE RAIN SENSOR (w/ Rain Sensor) 

    Refer to REMOVAL [12/2019 - ]

  8. REMOVE MAP LIGHT ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [12/2019 - ]

  9. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12

  10. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  11. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 63

  12. REMOVE VISOR BRACKET COVER LH (w/ Cover) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 66

  13. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 67

  14. REMOVE VISOR BRACKET COVER RH (w/ Cover) 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  15. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  16. REMOVE VISOR HOLDER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 70

  17. SEPARATE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the connector.
    2. Slightly lower the front section of the roof headlining assembly so that the windshield glass 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.

  18. 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.
      GTY885977Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Protective Tape
    3. Using a knife, cut off the windshield outside upper moulding as shown in the illustration.
      GTY881360Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 Windshield Glass
      *2 Windshield Outside Upper Moulding
      *a Cut
    4. Place matchmarks on the windshield glass sub-assembly and vehicle body at the locations indicated in the illustration.
      GTY905456Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Matchmark

      HINT: 

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

    5. 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.
        GTY940082Courtesy 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.

    6. When using piano wire:
      1. Pass a piano wire between the vehicle body and windshield glass sub-assembly from the interior.
        GTY922214Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        *1 Windshield Glass Stopper
        *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.
    7. Disengage the windshield glass stoppers.
      GTY944982Courtesy 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.

    8. 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.
  19. REMOVE WINDOW GLASS ADHESIVE DAM 
    1. When reusing the windshield glass:
      1. Using a scraper, remove the 2 window glass adhesive dams.
        NOTE:
        • Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.
        • Be sure to replace the window glass adhesive dam with a new ones.
        GTY918385Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        *A Back Side
      2. 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.
        GTY848036Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        *A Back Side
  20. REMOVE WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE UPPER MOULDING 
    1. When reusing the windshield glass:
      1. Using a scraper, remove the windshield outside upper moulding.
        GTY843455Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        *A Back Side
        NOTE:
        • Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.
        • Be sure to replace the windshield outside upper moulding with a new one.
  21. 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.
        GTY854654Courtesy 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.
  22. 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.
        GTY854654Courtesy 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.
  23. REMOVE NO. 1 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER (for 2-piece Type) 
    1. Remove the 2 No. 1 windshield glass stoppers from the vehicle body.
      GTY898129Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:

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

  24. 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.
      GTY889980Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *A Back Side
      *a Matchmark
      GTY860089Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *A Back Side
    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.
  25. 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.
  26. 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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