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Removal





WINDSHIELD / WINDOWGLASS: WINDSHIELD GLASS: REMOVAL

1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

2. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP Removal

3. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM LH Removal

4. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM RH Removal

5. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL LH 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 Removal

8. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY Removal

9. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH

(a) 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) Removal

12. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH (for Access Cab) Removal

13. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH (for Double Cab) 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) Removal

18. REMOVE ROOF CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY (for Double Cab) Removal

19. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP PLUG (w/ Curtain Shield Airbag) Removal

20. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Double Cab) Removal

21. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY LH (for Regular Cab) Removal

22. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY LH (for Access Cab) Removal

23. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY RH (for Double Cab) 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) Removal

28. REMOVE VISOR HOLDER (for Access Cab) Removal

29. REMOVE VISOR HOLDER (for Double Cab) Removal

30. REMOVE WINDSHIELD UPPER MOLDING OUTER





(a) Using a knife, cut off the windshield upper moulding outer, as shown in the illustration.

NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the vehicle body with the knife.

(b) Remove the windshield upper moulding outer.

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

31. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS





(a) Apply protective tape to the outer circumference of the windshield glass, as shown in the illustration.

(b) From the interior, insert piano wires between the vehicle body and windshield glass, as shown in the illustration.

(c) Tie objects that can serve as handles (for example, wooden blocks) to all wire ends.

NOTICE:
* 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.
(d) Cut through the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the windshield glass.

(e) Disengage the 2 stoppers.





(f) Using suction cups, remove the windshield glass.

NOTICE:
Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when removing the windshield glass.