Removal
WINDOW / GLASS: WINDSHIELD GLASS: REMOVAL; 2013 MY Corolla [07/2012 -]
1. 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.
2. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP Removal
3. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH Removal
4. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH Removal
5. REMOVE HOOD TO COWL TOP SEAL Removal
6. REMOVE CENTER NO. 1 COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER Removal
7. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER LH Removal
8. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH Removal
9. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH Removal
10. REMOVE MAP LIGHT ASSEMBLY (w/o Sliding Roof) Removal
11. REMOVE MAP LIGHT ASSEMBLY (w/ Sliding Roof) Removal
12. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY LH Removal
13. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY RH Removal
14. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
15. REMOVE NO. 1 ROOM LIGHT ASSEMBLY Removal
16. REMOVE VISOR HOLDER Removal
17. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR COVER (w/ EC Mirror) Removal
18. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY (w/o EC Mirror)
for TMC Made: Removal
except TMC Made: Removal
19. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY (w/ EC Mirror) Removal
20. REMOVE SUN ROOF OPENING TRIM MOULDING (w/ Sliding Roof) Removal
21. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY
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.
22. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS
(a) Using a knife, cut off the upper windshield outside moulding as shown in the illustration.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
(b) Remove the remaining windshield outside moulding.
HINT
Make a partial cut in the windshield outside moulding, then pull and remove it by hand.
(c) Apply protective tape to the installation position of the windshield glass sub-assembly on the vehicle body.
NOTICE:
Apply protective tape to the installation surface to prevent it from being scratched.
(d) Pass a piano wire between the vehicle body and windshield glass sub-assembly from the interior.
(e) Tie both wire ends to wooden blocks or similar objects.
(f) Cut off the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the windshield glass sub-assembly.
NOTICE:
* When separating the windshield glass sub-assembly 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 windshield glass sub-assembly, place a plastic sheet between the piano wire and instrument panel.
(g) Place matchmarks on the windshield glass sub-assembly and vehicle body on the locations indicated in the illustration.
HINT
Matchmarks do not need if the windshield glass sub-assembly is not going to be reused.
(h) Disconnect the windshield glass stoppers.
NOTICE:
* There are the No. 1 and No. 2 stoppers on the windshield glass sub-assembly as shown in the illustration. Be careful not to damage the windshield glass when cutting off the adhesive.
* To prevent the windshield glass sub-assembly from dropping when performing this operation, be sure to hold the windshield glass sub-assembly using suction cups.
HINT
Depending on vehicles, a 1-piece or 2-piece type stopper is used.
(i) Using suction cups, remove the windshield glass sub-assembly.
NOTICE:
* Be careful not to drop the windshield glass sub-assembly.
* Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when removing the windshield glass sub-assembly.
23. REMOVE WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING
(a) Using a scraper, remove the windshield outside moulding.
NOTICE:
* Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.
* Be sure to replace the outside moulding with a new one.
24. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS ADHESIVE DAM
(a) Using a scraper, remove the windshield glass adhesive dam.
NOTICE:
* Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.
* Be sure to replace the adhesive dam with a new one.
25. REMOVE NO. 2 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER
(a) Using a scraper, remove the 2 No. 2 windshield glass stoppers.
NOTICE:
* Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.
* Be sure to replace the 2 No. 2 windshield glass stoppers with new ones.
26. REMOVE NO. 1 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER (for 2-piece Type)
(a) Remove the 2 No. 1 windshield glass stoppers.
NOTICE:
Be sure to replace the 2 No. 1 windshield glass stoppers with new ones.
27. CLEAN WINDSHIELD GLASS
(a) Using a scraper, remove the damaged stoppers, dams and adhesive sticking to the windshield glass.
(b) Clean the outer edges of the glass with a non-residue solvent.
NOTICE:
* Do not touch the glass surface after cleaning it.
* Even if using a new windshield glass, clean it with a non-residue solvent.
28. CLEAN VEHICLE BODY
(a) 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.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
HINT
Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible.
(b) Clean the contact surface of the vehicle body with cleaner.
HINT
Even if all the adhesive has been removed, clean the vehicle body.