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, lane departure alert system, forward recognition camera system, dynamic radar cruise control system, pre-crash safety system or automatic 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 procedures listed below are for LHD vehicles.

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SEAL

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  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    CAUTION:

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

    Note

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

  3. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP

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  4. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADEASSEMBLY LH

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  5. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADEASSEMBLY RH

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  6. REMOVE FRONT FENDER MAIN SEAL LH

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  7. REMOVE FRONT FENDER MAIN SEAL RH

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  8. REMOVE HOOD TO COWL TOP SEAL

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  9. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  10. REMOVE WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING LH


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      Remove the windshield outside moulding.


      1. Put protective tape around the moulding.

      2. Using a moulding remover, detach the 6 clips and remove the moulding.

        Note


        • When removing the windshield outside moulding, be careful not to damage the roof drip side finish moulding clip labeled A in the illustration.

        • If a roof drip side finish moulding clip is damaged or becomes detached from the vehicle, replace it with a new one.

  11. REMOVE WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

  12. REMOVE NO. 4 WINDSHIELD MOULDING PAD


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      Remove the 4 No. 4 windshield moulding pads.

      Tech Tips

      Use the same procedure to remove the 4 pads on the other side.

  13. REMOVE NO. 3 WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING CLIP

    Tech Tips

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


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

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

      Tech Tips

      Tape the 4 mm (0.157 in.) drill bit to prevent the drill bit from going too deep.

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

      Standard
      Area Specified Condition
      a 5.0 mm (0.197 in.)

      CAUTION:

      Be careful of the drilled No. 3 windshield outside moulding clips as they may become hot.

      Note


      • Pressing the drill too firmly will cause the No. 3 windshield outside moulding clip to turn and result in the No. 3 windshield outside moulding clip not being drilled through.

      • Do not pry the No. 3 windshield outside moulding clips with the drill, because this may cause damage to the installation holes of the No. 3 windshield outside moulding clips or the drill bit.

    4. Using a vacuum cleaner, remove the No. 3 windshield outside moulding clip fragments and shavings from the drilled areas.

      Tech Tips

      Use the same procedure to remove the clip(s) on the other side.

  14. REMOVE ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING CLIP

    Tech Tips

    Perform the following procedures if replacing any roof drip side finish moulding clips.


    1. Remove the roof drip side finish moulding clips.

      Tech Tips

      Use the same procedure to remove the clip on the other side.

  15. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  16. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH

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  17. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH

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  18. REMOVE MAP LIGHT ASSEMBLY

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  19. REMOVE VISOR BRACKET COVER

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  20. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY LH

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  21. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY RH

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  22. REMOVE VISOR HOLDER

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  23. REMOVE CENTER VISOR ASSEMBLY LH

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  24. REMOVE CENTER VISOR ASSEMBLY RH

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  25. REMOVE NO. 2 FORWARD RECOGNITION COVER (w/ Pre-crash Safety System)

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  26. REMOVE NO. 1 FORWARD RECOGNITION COVER (w/ Pre-crash Safety System)

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  27. REMOVE FORWARD RECOGNITION LATCH (w/ Pre-crash Safety System)

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  28. REMOVE FORWARD RECOGNITION CAMERA (w/ Pre-crash Safety System)

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  29. REMOVE FORWARD RECOGNITION W/HEATER HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Pre-crash Safety System, Camera Heater)

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  30. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY

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  31. REMOVE RAIN SENSOR

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  32. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY


    1. Partially remove the roof headlining assembly.

      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.

      Refer to the following procedures Click here.

  33. REMOVE WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING


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      *a Cut

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

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

    2. Pull the shaded area shown in the illustration by hand to remove the windshield outside moulding.

      Tech Tips

      Make a partial cut in the moulding. Then pull and remove it by hand.

  34. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS


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      *1 Plastic Sheet
      *2 Protective Tape
      *3 Stopper
      *4 Piano Wire

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

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

    3. 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.

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

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      *a Matchmark

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

      Note

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

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      w/o Heated Windshield Defroster:


      1. Disconnect the connector A.

        Tech Tips

        w/o Heated Windshield Defroster: The vehicle only has connector A.

    6. w/ Heated Windshield Defroster:

      Disconnect the 3 connectors.

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

      Note

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

    8. Disconnect the stoppers.

    9. Using suction cups, remove the glass.

  35. REMOVE NO. 2 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER


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

  36. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS ADHESIVE DAM


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

  37. REMOVE FRONT INNER WINDOW MOULDING COVER LH


    1. Using a scraper, remove the front inner window moulding cover LH.

  38. CLEAN WINDSHIELD GLASS


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      Clean and shape the contact surface of the vehicle body.


      1. On the contact surface of the vehicle body, use a knife to cut away excess adhesive as shown in the illustration.

        Note

        Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

        Tech Tips

        Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible.

    2. Clean the contact surface of the vehicle body with cleaner.

      Tech Tips

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

  39. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER


    1. Remove the 2 windshield glass stoppers.

  40. CLEAN VEHICLE BODY


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      *1 Adhesive

      Clean and shape the contact surface of the vehicle body.


      1. On the contact surface of the vehicle body, use a knife to cut away excess adhesive as shown in the illustration.

        Note

        Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

        Tech Tips

        Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible.

    2. Clean the contact surface of the vehicle body with cleaner.

      Tech Tips

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