WINDSHIELD GLASS REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

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

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

  • Windshield glass (Including removal and installation)

  • Forward recognition camera

 Adjust forward recognition camera

  • Dynamic radar cruise control system

  • Forward recognition camera system

  • LKA/LDA system

  • Pre-collision 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 dynamic radar cruise control system, forward recognition camera system, LKA/LDA system, road sign assist system, pre-collision system or automatic high beam system may not operate properly due to a difference in the transmissivity or black ceramic border.

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure as for the LHD and RHD vehicles.

  • The procedure listed below is for the LHD vehicles.

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT TO FRAME SEAL RH

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  2. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH

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  3. REMOVE LOWER RADIATOR AIR DEFLECTOR

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  4. REMOVE FRONT FENDER REINFORCEMENT TOP SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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  5. REMOVE FRONT FENDER REINFORCEMENT TOP SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  6. REMOVE ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING LH

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  7. REMOVE ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  8. REMOVE ROOF SIDE RAIL GARNISH SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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  9. REMOVE ROOF SIDE RAIL GARNISH SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  10. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP

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  11. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH

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  12. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH

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  13. REMOVE NO. 2 COWL TOP PANEL INSULATOR

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  14. REMOVE NO. 3 COWL TOP PANEL INSULATOR

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  15. REMOVE CENTER COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER

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  16. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  17. REMOVE NO. 1 FORWARD RECOGNITION COVER

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  18. REMOVE FORWARD RECOGNITION LATCH

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  19. REMOVE FORWARD RECOGNITION CAMERA

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  20. REMOVE FORWARD RECOGNITION WITH HEATER HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  21. REMOVE RAIN SENSOR

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  22. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY

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  23. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY


    1. Partially remove the roof headlining.

      Tech Tips

      It is not necessary to completely remove the roof headlining assembly. Slightly lower the front section of the roof headlining assembly so that the windshield glass can be removed in a later step.

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  24. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS

    Note


    • The windshield glass may fall while performing this procedure. Therefore, use suction cups to hold the windshield glass from the outside of the vehicle.

    • Be careful not to damage the windshield glass when cutting as the No. 1 windshield glass stopper are installed to the windshield glass.


    1. B000P4M

      w /windshield deicer:


      1. Disconnect the windshield deicer connector.

    2. B000QFAC01
      *a Apply protective tape to the moon roof glass assembly and moon roof moulding.
      B004CG0 Protective Tape

      for Glass Roof:


      1. Apply protective tape to the outer surface of the vehicle body to prevent scratches.

    3. B000QVCC02
      *a Apply protective tape to the carbon roof panel.
      B004CG0 Protective Tape

      for Carbon Roof:


      1. Apply protective tape to the outer surface of the vehicle body to prevent scratches.

    4. B004BD7C01
      *a Matchmarks

      When reusing the windshield glass:

      Place matchmarks over the glass and vehicle body at the locations indicated in the illustration.

    5. Install the suction cups to the windshield glass.

    6. B000Q3MC01
      *1 Windshield Glass Stopper
      *2 Windshield Glass Retainer
      *a Piano Wire

      From the interior, insert a piano wire between the vehicle body and glass as shown in the illustration.

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

      Note

      When separating the glass from the vehicle, be careful not to damage the vehicle paint or interior/exterior ornaments.

    8. Cut through the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the glass.

      Note

      Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when cutting through the adhesive.

    9. Using suction cups, disconnect the 2 windshield glass stoppers and No. 2 windshield glass retainers and remove the windshield glass.

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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
      *3 Windshield Glass Retainer - -

  25. REMOVE NO. 1 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER


    1. When reusing the windshield glass:


      1. B000OPS

        for 1-piece Type:

        Using a gasket scraper, remove the 2 No. 1 window glass stopper from the windshield glass.

        Note


        • Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.

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

      2. B000T36C01
        B004B1M Remove in this Direction

        for 2-piece Type:

        Using a gasket scraper, remove the 2 No. 1 window glass stoppers from the body.

        Note


        • Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.

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

  26. REMOVE NO. 2 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER (for Two Peace Type)


    1. B000OPS

      When reusing the windshield glass:


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

        Note


        • Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.

        • Be sure to replace the No. 2 window glass stoppers with a new one.

  27. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS RETAINER


    1. When reusing the windshield glass:


      1. Using a gasket scraper, remove the 2 windshield glass retainers from the windshield glass.

        Note


        • Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.

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

  28. REMOVE FRONT WINDOW INNER CENTER MOULDING


    1. When reusing the windshield glass:


      1. Using a gasket scraper, remove the front window inner center moulding from the windshield glass.

        Note


        • Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.

        • Be sure to replace the front window inner center moulding with a new one.

  29. REMOVE WINDOW GLASS ADHESIVE DAM


    1. When reusing the windshield glass:


      1. Using a gasket scraper, remove the window glass adhesive dam from the windshield glass.

        Note


        • Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.

        • Be sure to replace the window glass adhesive dam with a new one.

  30. REMOVE COWL TOP SILENCER PAD


    1. When reusing the windshield glass:


      1. Using a gasket scraper, remove the cowl top silencer pad from the windshield glass.

        Note


        • Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.

        • Be sure to replace the cowl top silencer pad with a new one.

  31. REMOVE WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING


    1. When reusing the windshield glass:


      1. Using a gasket scraper, remove the windshield outside moulding from the windshield glass.

        Note


        • Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.

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