WINDSHIELD GLASS REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

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, or the road sign assist system, LKA/LDA system, forward recognition camera system, dynamic radar cruise control system, pre-crash safety system. automatic high beam system or adaptive high beam system may not operate properly due to a difference in the transmissivity of the windshield glass or the shape of the black ceramic border.

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for RHD and LHD vehicles.

  • The procedure listed below is for LHD vehicles.

PROCEDURE


  1. PRECAUTION

    Note

    After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the auxiliary battery terminal notice before proceeding with work Click here.

  2. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR MAT

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  3. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER LH

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  4. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL

    CAUTION:

    Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the auxiliary battery negative (-) terminal to disable the SRS system.

    Note

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.

  5. REMOVE WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING LH


    1. B002BDGE03
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      *1 Protective Tape
      *2 Moulding Remover B
      *3 No. 1 Windshield Outside Moulding Clip

      Put protective tape around the windshield outside moulding LH.

    2. Move the windshield outside moulding LH in the direction indicated by the arrow labeled A in the illustration to widen the space between the moulding and body.

    3. Insert moulding remover B between the windshield outside moulding LH and No. 1 windshield outside moulding clip.

    4. While pushing the claw of the No. 1 windshield outside moulding clip in the direction indicated by the arrow labeled B in the illustration, pull the windshield outside moulding LH upward in the direction indicated by the arrow labeled C in the illustration to detach the 4 claws and remove the moulding.

      Note


      • When removing the windshield outside moulding LH, be careful not to damage the No. 1 windshield outside moulding clip.

      • If a No. 1 windshield outside moulding clip is damaged or becomes detached from the vehicle, replace it with a new one.

  6. REMOVE WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  7. REMOVE CENTER ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING LH

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  8. REMOVE CENTER ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  9. REMOVE NO. 1 WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING CLIP

    Tech Tips

    Perform the following procedures if replacing any No. 1 windshield outside moulding clip(s).


    1. B002BQ8

      Using a moulding remover B, remove the No. 1 windshield outside moulding clip.

  10. REMOVE NO. 3 WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING CLIP

    Tech Tips

    Perform the following procedures if replacing any No. 3 windshield outside moulding clip(s).


    1. B002BV2E02

      Put a 4 mm (0.157 in.) drill bit into a drill.

      OK
      Area Specified Condition
      a 5.0 mm

    2. Wind tape around the drill bit approximately 5 mm (0.197 in.) from the tip of the drill.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the 5 mm (0.157 in.) drill bit to prevent the drill bit from going too deep.

    3. Lightly press the drill against the clip, drill off the flanges of the clip, and remove the No. 1 windshield outside moulding clip.

      CAUTION:

      Be careful as the drilled clip may become hot.

      Note


      • Pressing the drill too firmly will cause the clip to turn and result in the clip not being drilled through.

      • Do not pry the clip with the drill because this may cause damage to the installation holes of the clip or the drill bit.

    4. Remove the No. 3 windshield outside moulding clip.

  11. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH

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  12. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH

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  13. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH

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  14. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  15. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH

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  16. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH

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  17. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER LH

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  18. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER RH

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  19. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH

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  20. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH

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  21. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH

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  22. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH

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  23. REMOVE NO. 2 FORWARD RECOGNITION COVER

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  24. REMOVE NO. 1 FORWARD RECOGNITION COVER

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  25. REMOVE FORWARD RECOGNITION LATCH

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  26. REMOVE FORWARD RECOGNITION CAMERA

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  27. REMOVE FORWARD RECOGNITION WITH HEATER HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Camera Heater)

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  28. REMOVE MAP LIGHT ASSEMBLY

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  29. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY

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  30. REMOVE RAIN SENSOR (w/ Rain Sensor)

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  31. REMOVE VISOR BRACKET COVER

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  32. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY LH

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  33. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY RH

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  34. REMOVE VISOR HOLDER

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  35. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  36. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY


    1. Partially remove the roof headlining assembly.

      Tech Tips

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

      Refer to the following procedures Click here.

  37. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS


    1. w/ Windshield Deicer:


      1. Detach the connector.

    2. B002B4HE01
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      *1 Protective Tape

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

    3. B002BU4E02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Matchmark

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

      Tech Tips

      Matchmarks do not need to be placed if not reusing the glass.

    4. B002C0GE03
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Handles
      *2 Plastic Sheet
      *3 Protective Tape
      *4 Stopper
      *5 Piano Wire

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


      1. 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's paint or interior / exterior ornaments.

        • To prevent the instrument panel from being scratched when removing the glass, place a plastic sheet between the piano wire and instrument panel.

      2. Using suction cups, detach the 2 windshield glass stoppers, 2 windshield 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 Retainer - -

  38. REMOVE NO. 1 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER


    1. B002C29

      Remove the 2 No. 1 windshield stoppers.

      Note

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