WINDSHIELD GLASS REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during windshield glass sub-assembly removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced
Replaced Part or Performed Procedure Necessary Procedure Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed Link

  • Forward recognition camera

  • Windshield glass

 Adjust forward recognition camera

  • Dynamic radar cruise control system

  • Pre-crash safety system

  • Forward recognition camera system

  • LKA/LDA system

  • Road sign assist system

  • Adaptive High Beam System

  • Automatic High Beam System

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Note

When replacing the windshield glass of a vehicle equipped with a forward recognition camera, make sure to use a Lexus genuine part. If a non-Lexus genuine part is used, the forward recognition camera may not be able to be installed due to a missing bracket. Also, the LKA/LDA system, forward recognition camera system, dynamic radar cruise control system, pre-crash safety system, automatic high beam system, adaptive high beam system or road sign assist system may not operate properly due to a difference in the transmissivity or black ceramic border.

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL

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  2. REMOVE FRONT FENDER REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY TOP LH

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  3. REMOVE FRONT FENDER REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY TOP RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  4. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP

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  5. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH

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  6. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH

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  7. REMOVE WINDSHIELD MOULDING OUTSIDE LH

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  8. REMOVE WINDSHIELD MOULDING OUTSIDE RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  9. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  10. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY

    w/o EC Mirror: Click here

    w/ EC Mirror: Click here

  11. REMOVE RAIN SENSOR (w/ Rain Sensor)

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  12. REMOVE FORWARD RECOGNITION CAMERA (w/ Pre-collision System)

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  13. REMOVE MAP LIGHT ASSEMBLY

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  14. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH

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  15. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  16. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP ASSEMBLY

    w/o Rear No. 2 Seat:

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    w/ Rear No. 2 Seat:

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  17. REMOVE VISOR BRACKET COVER (for LH Side)

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  18. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY LH

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  19. REMOVE VISOR HOLDER (for LH Side)

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  20. REMOVE VISOR BRACKET COVER (for RH Side)

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  21. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  22. REMOVE VISOR HOLDER (for RH Side)

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  23. SEPARATE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY


    1. w/ Forward Recognition with Heater Hood Sub-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.

      Tech Tips

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

  24. REMOVE TELEVISION ANTENNA ASSEMBLY (w/ Television Antenna)

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  25. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. w/ Windshield Deicer System:


      1. Disconnect the connector.

    2. B005L4RC01
      B005M97 Protective Tape

      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.

    3. Using a knife, cut off the windshield outside moulding as shown in the illustration.

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      *A except Panoramic Moon Roof *B for Panoramic Moon Roof
      *1 Windshield Glass *2 Windshield Outside Moulding
      *a Cut - -
    4. B005LLZC02
      *a Matchmark

      Place matchmarks on the windshield glass sub-assembly and vehicle body at the locations indicated in the illustration.

      Tech Tips

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

    5. B005OITC01
      *1 Windshield Glass Stopper
      *a Piano Wire

      Pass a piano wire between the vehicle body and windshield glass sub-assembly from the interior.

    6. Tie both wire ends to wooden blocks or similar objects that can serve as handles.

    7. 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.

    8. Disengage the windshield glass stoppers.

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      *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.

      Tech Tips

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

    9. 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.

  26. REMOVE WINDOW GLASS ADHESIVE DAM


    1. When reusing the windshield glass:


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        *A Back Side

        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 one.

  27. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS SEAL


    1. When reusing the windshield glass:


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        *A Back Side

        Using a scraper, remove the windshield glass seal.

        Note


        • Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.

        • Be sure to replace the windshield glass seal with a new one.

  28. REMOVE WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING


    1. When reusing the windshield glass:


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        *A Back Side

        Using a scraper, remove the windshield outside moulding.

        Note


        • Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.

        • Be sure to replace the windshield outside moulding with a new one.

  29. REMOVE NO. 1 WINDSHIELD GLASS SPACER


    1. When reusing the windshield glass:


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        *A Back Side

        Using a scraper, remove the No. 1 windshield glass spacer.

        Note


        • Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.

        • Be sure to replace the No. 1 windshield glass spacer with a new one.

  30. REMOVE NO. 2 WINDSHIELD GLASS SPACER

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for the No. 1 windshield glass spacer.

  31. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS RETAINER


    1. When reusing the windshield glass:


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        *A Back Side

        Using a scraper, remove the 2 windshield glass retainers.

        Note


        • Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.

        • Be sure to replace the windshield glass retainers with new ones.

  32. REMOVE NO. 1 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER (for 1-piece Type)


    1. When reusing the windshield glass:


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        *A Back Side

        Using a scraper, remove the 2 No. 1 windshield glass stoppers.

        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.

  33. REMOVE NO. 2 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER (for 2-piece Type)


    1. When reusing the windshield glass:


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        *A Back Side

        Using a scraper, remove the 2 No. 2 windshield glass stoppers.

        Note


        • Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.

        • Be sure to replace the No. 2 windshield glass stoppers with new ones.

  34. REMOVE NO. 1 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER (for 2-piece Type)


    1. B005O6E

      Remove the 2 No. 1 windshield glass stoppers from the vehicle body.

      Note

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

  35. CLEAN WINDSHIELD GLASS


    1. When reusing the windshield glass:


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        Using a scraper, remove any remaining adhesive dam and adhesive residue from the windshield glass.

        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.

  36. CLEAN VEHICLE BODY


    1. Clean and shape the contact surface of the vehicle body.


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        *a Vehicle Body
        B005M97 Adhesive

        Using a knife, cut off any excess adhesive on the contact surface of the vehicle body as shown in the illustration.

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

        Note

        Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

        Tech Tips

        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.

        Tech Tips

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