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Removal [09/2023 - ]: Procedure

  1. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6

  2. REMOVE WINDSHIELD LOWER OUTSIDE MOULDING 
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      Remove in this Direction - -
      1. Apply protective tape around the windshield lower outside moulding as shown in the illustration.
      2. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, disengage the 10 claws and remove the windshield lower outside moulding as shown in the illustration.
  3. REMOVE NO. 1 WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING CLIP 
    1. GTY1137258Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction - -
  4. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS 

    HINT: 

    Perform the following procedure only when replacement of the No. 3 windshield outside moulding clip is necessary.

    Refer to REMOVAL [09/2023 - ]

  5. REMOVE NO. 3 WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING CLIP 

    HINT: 

    Perform the following procedure only when replacement of the No. 3 windshield outside moulding clip is necessary.

    1. GTY1134302Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Tape *b Flange
      1. Insert a 4.0 mm (0.157 in.) drill bit into a drill.
      2. Tape the 4.0 mm (0.157 in.) drill bit 5.0 mm (0.197 in.) from the tip as shown in the illustration.

        Standard Measurement

        Area Measurement Area Measurement
        A 5.0 mm (0.197 in.) - -
        NOTE:

        Tape the 4.0 mm (0.157 in.) drill bit to prevent the drill bit from going too deep.

      3. Lightly press the drill against the No. 3 windshield outside moulding clips to drill off the No. 3 windshield outside moulding clip flanges, and remove the 5 No. 3 windshield outside moulding clips.
        WARNING:

        Be careful of the drilled No. 3 windshield outside moulding clips, as they may be 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.
        • Prying the No. 3 windshield outside moulding clips with the drill may damage the No. 3 windshield outside moulding clip installation holes or drill bit.