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. Also, the dynamic radar cruise control system, forward recognition camera system, lane departure alert system (w/ Steering Control), pre-collision system or adaptive high beam system may not operate properly due to a difference in the transmissivity or black ceramic border.

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for RHD and LHD vehicles.

  • The procedure listed below is for LHD vehicles.

  • Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP

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  2. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM LH

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  3. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM RH

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  4. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL LH


    1. B00592YC01
      B0057KY Double-sided Tape

      Detach the 2 claws.

    2. Detach the 2 guides.

    3. Remove the double-sided tape and front fender to cowl side seal LH.

  5. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  6. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  7. REMOVE WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING LH


    1. B005A7TC02
      *1 Protective Tape
      *2 Moulding Remover B
      *3 Windshield Outside Moulding LH

      Put protective tape around the windshield outside moulding LH.

    2. Slide the upper end of the windshield outside moulding LH in the direction of the arrow (1) in the illustration to widen the gap between the windshield outside moulding LH and vehicle body.

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

    4. While pushing the claw on the upper portion of the No. 1 windshield outside moulding clip in the direction of the arrow (2) in the illustration, pull the moulding upward in the direction of the arrow (3) in the illustration and remove the upper portion of the windshield outside moulding LH.

      Note


      • Make sure that the No. 1 windshield outside moulding clip is not damaged when removing the windshield outside moulding LH.

      • If the No. 1 windshield outside moulding clip is damaged, replace it with a new one.

  8. REMOVE WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  9. REMOVE NO. 2 FORWARD RECOGNITION COVER (w/ Lane Departure Alert System)

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  10. REMOVE NO. 1 FORWARD RECOGNITION COVER (w/ Lane Departure Alert System)

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  11. REMOVE FORWARD RECOGNITION LATCH (w/ Lane Departure Alert System)

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  12. REMOVE FORWARD RECOGNITION CAMERA (w/ Lane Departure Alert System)

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  13. REMOVE FORWARD RECOGNITION WITH HEATER HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Lane Departure Alert System)

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  14. REMOVE RAIN SENSOR (w/ Rain Sensor)

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  15. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY


    1. w/ EC Mirror:

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    2. w/o EC Mirror:

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  16. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH

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  17. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  18. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH ASSEMBLY LH

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  19. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  20. REMOVE VISOR BRACKET COVER

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  21. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY LH

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  22. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  23. REMOVE VISOR HOLDER

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  24. REMOVE MAP LIGHT ASSEMBLY

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  25. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  26. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY

    Tech Tips

    Remove a sufficient amount of the front portion of the roof headlining assembly so that windshield glass removal and installation procedures can be performed.


    1. Partially remove the roof headlining assembly.


      1. for Normal Roof:

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      2. for Sliding Roof:

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      3. for Glass Roof:

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  27. REMOVE DIGITAL AUDIO BROADCASTING ANTENNA (w/ Digital Audio Broadcasting Antenna)

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  28. 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. Disconnect each connector.

    2. B0059KXC01
      B0057KY Protective Tape

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

    3. B005B30C04
      *a Matchmarks

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

      Tech Tips

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

    4. Install the suction cups to the windshield glass.

    5. B005905C01
      *1 No. 1 Windshield Glass Stopper
      *a Plastic Sheet
      *b Piano Wire
      *c Handles

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

    6. 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.

    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 cutting through the adhesive.

    8. B0057LGC02
      *1 No. 1 Windshield Glass Stopper

      Disconnect the 2 No. 1 windshield glass stoppers.

      Note


      • The No. 1 and No. 2 windshield glass stoppers are installed on the windshield glass as shown in the illustration. Be careful not to damage the windshield glass when cutting off the adhesive.

      • To prevent the windshield glass from falling when performing this operation, be sure to hold the windshield glass using suction cups.

      Tech Tips

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

    9. Using suction cups, remove the windshield glass.

      Note


      • Be careful not to drop the windshield glass.

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

  29. REMOVE WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING


    1. B005B2JC02
      *a Back Side

      When reusing the windshield glass:


      1. 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.

  30. REMOVE NO. 1 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER


    1. B005ASOC02
      *a Back Side

      When reusing the windshield glass:


      1. 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 stopper with a new pair of 2-piece type No. 1 and No. 2 windshield glass stoppers.

  31. REMOVE NO. 1 WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING CLIP

    Tech Tips


    • Perform the following procedure if replacing the No. 1 windshield outside moulding clip.

    • Use the same procedure for the other clips.


    1. B0058QBN02

      Put a 4 mm drill bit into a drill.

      Standard
      Area Specified Condition
      a 5.0 mm (0.1969 in.)

    2. Wind tape around the drill bit approximately 5 mm from the tip of the drill.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the 4 mm drill bit to prevent the drill bit from going too deep.

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

      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.

      • Be careful as the drilled clip may become hot.

    4. Remove the No. 1 windshield outside moulding clip.