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Removal [01/2017 - ]: Procedure

  1. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP 
    1. Using a thin-bladed screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, detach the 3 claws and remove the front wiper arm head cap.
      GTY823729Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Protective Tape

      HINT: 

      Use the same procedure for the LH side.

  2. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Disconnect the 2 washer hoses.
      GTY833303Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the nut and the windshield wiper arm and blade assembly LH.
      GTY833302Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT: 

      Perform work from directly above so that the windshield wiper arm and blade assembly RH does not rotate when removing the nut.

  3. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH 
    1. Disconnect the 2 washer hoses.
      GTY802703Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the nut and the windshield wiper arm and blade assembly RH.
      GTY802712Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT: 

      Perform work from directly above so that the windshield wiper arm and blade assembly RH does not rotate when removing the nut.

  4. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT TO FRAME SEAL RH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 [01/2017 - 05/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 [05/2023 - ]

  5. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 [01/2017 - 05/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 [05/2023 - ]

  6. REMOVE LOWER RADIATOR AIR DEFLECTOR 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3 [01/2017 - 05/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3 [05/2023 - ]

  7. REMOVE FRONT FENDER REINFORCEMENT TOP SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 [01/2017 - 05/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 [05/2023 - ]

  8. REMOVE FRONT FENDER REINFORCEMENT TOP SUB-ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  9. SEPARATE ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING RH 
    1. Apply protective tape around the roof drip side finish moulding RH.
      GTY787673Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Protective Tape
    2. Using the moulding remover B, detach the claws and separate the roof drip side finish moulding RH.
  10. SEPARATE ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING LH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  11. REMOVE NO. 2 COWL TOP PANEL INSULATOR 
    1. Using needle-nose pliers with their tips wrapped with protective tape, remove the clip of the hood to cowl top seal.
      GTY819840Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Protective Tape
    2. Remove the clip.
      GTY833309Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Pull in the direction of the arrow shown in the illustration to detach the claws and remove the No. 2 cowl top panel insulator.
      GTY779208Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction
  12. REMOVE NO. 3 COWL TOP PANEL INSULATOR 
    1. Disconnect the 2 washer hoses.
      GTY779388Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Protective Tape
    2. Using needle-nose pliers with their tips wrapped with protective tape, remove the clip of the hood to cowl top seal.
    3. Remove the clip.
      GTY829624Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Detach the clamp.
      GTY785966Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Pull in the direction of the arrow shown in the illustration to detach the claws and remove the No. 3 cowl top panel insulator.
      GTY793790Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction
  13. REMOVE WASHER GROMMET 
    1. Remove the washer grommet from the No. 3 cowl top panel insulator.
      GTY802742Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  14. REMOVE CENTER COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER 
    1. Pull in the direction of the arrow shown in the illustration to detach the claws and remove the center cowl top ventilator louver.
      GTY794896Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction (1)
      Remove in this Direction (2)
  15. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 clips.
      GTY785967Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Apply protective tape to a moulding remover as shown in the illustration.
      GTY709981Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Edge of Protective Tape
      Protective Tape

      Standard Dimension

      Area Dimension
      A 4.0 mm (0.157 in.)
    3. Insert the moulding remover at the starting position until the edge of the protective tape is aligned with the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.
      GTY822123Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Starting Position:
      Side of Cowl Top Ventilator Louver Sub-assembly and Moulding Remover Aligned      		 *b Inserted to Edge of Protective Tape
      *c Not Inserted at Starting Position *d Not Inserted to Edge of Protective Tape
      *e Not Inserted Straight *f Piece of Cloth or Equivalent
      Protective Tape - -
      NOTE:
      • To prevent damage to the windshield glass, set a piece of cloth between the moulding remover and windshield glass.
      • Make sure to insert the moulding remover until the edge of protective tape is aligned with the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly, otherwise the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly may be deformed or damaged.
    4. While pushing the moulding remover in the direction indicated by the arrow (A), push the moulding remover in the direction indicated by the arrow (B) to disengage the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly.
      GTY779255Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Push in this Direction (A) Push in this Direction (B)
      NOTE:
      • Make sure to repeat this procedure to disengage the entire cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly.
      • Make sure to perform this procedure while pushing the moulding remover in the direction indicated by the arrow (A), otherwise the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly may be deformed or damaged.
      • Make sure not to pry the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly more than necessary to disengage it, otherwise it may be deformed or damaged.
        GTY726472Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        *a Pried Until Disengaged *b Pried Excessively
    5. Using the moulding remover, repeatedly pry up the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly while gradually moving the moulding remover half of its width laterally toward the center of the vehicle and then repeat the procedure from the other side of the vehicle as shown in the illustration to disengage the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly from the windshield glass.
      GTY790336Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Half Width of Moulding Remover - -
      Order of Removal - -
      NOTE:
      • Make sure to move the moulding remover only half of its width laterally after prying up the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly, otherwise the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly may be damaged or deformed.
      • Make sure not to lift up or pull the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly by hand before it is completely disengaged, otherwise it may be deformed or damaged.
    6. Pull up and turn the front side of the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly to remove it.
      GTY781795Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction Place Hands Here
    7. Disconnect the 2 washer hoses as shown in the illustration.
      GTY813392Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Main Nozzle Side
      *b Sub Nozzle Side
      NOTE:

      Make sure to disconnect the washer hose as shown in the illustration to prevent improper installation during reinstallation.

  16. REMOVE WASHER HOSE 
    1. Disconnect the washer hose from the washer grommet.
    2. Disconnect the clamps and remove the washer hose assembly.
      GTY807452Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Grommet - -
  17. REMOVE HOOD TO COWL TOP SEAL 
    1. Detach the clips and remove the hood to cowl top seal.
      GTY802729Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  18. REMOVE AND INSTALL FRONT WIPER MOTOR COVER 
    GTY829627Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Detach the claws and guides and remove the front wiper motor cover.
  19. REMOVE FRONT WIPER MOTOR AND BRACKET ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the connector.
      GTY835934Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Grommet
    2. Remove the 2 bolts.
    3. Detach the grommet and remove the front wiper motor and bracket assembly as shown in the illustration.
  20. REMOVE NO. 1 WINDSHIELD WIPER SHAFT COVER 
    1. Detach the claws and remove the No. 1 windshield wiper shaft cover.
      GTY802728Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  21. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the connector and clamp.
      GTY802733Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 3 screws and windshield wiper motor assembly from the wiper bracket assembly.
  22. REMOVE NO. 2 FRONT WIPER MOTOR AND BRACKET ASSEMBLY 
    1. Detach the clamps.
      GTY829658Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 2 bolts.
      GTY801517Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Grommet
    3. Detach the grommet and remove the No. 2 front wiper motor and bracket assembly as shown in the illustration.
    4. Disconnect the connector and clamp.
      GTY802603Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  23. REMOVE NO. 2 WINDSHIELD WIPER SHAFT COVER 
    1. Detach the claws and remove the No. 2 windshield wiper shaft cover.
      GTY785920Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  24. REMOVE NO. 2 WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 3 screws and No. 2 windshield wiper motor assembly from the wiper bracket assembly.
      GTY802602Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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