Toyota 56101-04021
Windshield, Front

A car technician should start windshield glass removal by unplugging the cable from the battery terminal. Start the windshield glass removal by taking off the front wiper arm head cap then proceeding with the front wiper arm LH and RH. Lift the front fender to cowl side seal from the LH side and duplicate the procedure on the RH side. First disconnect the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly from its mounting position along with the inner rear view mirror assembly. The next step involves detaching the front door opening trim Weather Strip LH with enough separation to remove the front pillar garnish before proceeding to the RH side. Remove the front pillar garnish from Regular Cab, Access Cab and Double Cab when applicable to the model. Proceed by taking off the roof console box assembly for Access Cab and Double Cab and then the assist grip plug with curtain shield Air Bag as well as the assist grip sub-assembly for Double Cab. The removal procedure for the visor assembly LH applies first to Regular Cab and Access Cab while covering the RH side next for Regular Cab and Access Cab and Double Cab. The process follows the exact steps for each assembly. Separate the visor holders from each Regular, Access and Double Cab model type. Begin by carefully cutting the windshield upper molding outer with a knife without damaging the body of the vehicle and afterward remove it. Protective tape should be applied to the windshield glass perimeter followed by piano wires threaded between the body and glass from inside before tying handles to the installed wires. Use protective tape to cover important vehicle parts while avoiding paint damage or decoration damage. Install a plastic sheet next to the safety pad and piano wire elements to avoid scratches. Cut through the windshield adhesive while pulling the piano wire then disengage the stoppers after which you can remove the glass using suction cups while attempting to retain maximum adhesive material on the vehicle.

Starting the windshield glass removal process requires users to disconnect the cable from the negative terminal. Start by taking out the front wiper arm head cap followed by the complete removal of front wiper arms from both left and right sides. To begin the process disconnect the side seal from the front fender to cowl at both locations before removing the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly. Disassemble the inner rear view mirror assembly after which you must detach front door opening trim Weather Strips from the left and right sides while ensuring enough separation exists to remove front pillar garnishes. The front pillar garnishes from Regular Cab, Access Cab and Double Cab must be removed on both right and left sides. The procedure for Access Cab and Double Cab includes first removing the roof console box assembly followed by disassembly of assist grip plug and assist grip sub-assembly. The next procedure requires removal of visor assemblies with holders from Regular Cab, Access Cab, and Double Cab models on both sides by maintaining the same sequence. Proceed with caution to sever the windshield upper molding outer before you take it away. Wear protective tape along the windshield glass perimeter before placing piano wires between the body and glass to which tie handles can be secured. The piano wire will cut through the adhesive until the 2 stoppers become free. Suction cups can then be used to remove the windshield glass by keeping as much adhesive on the vehicle body.

Clean the vehicle body by shaping the contact surface with a knife to remove rough adhesive, being careful not to damage the body, and then clean it with a shop rag saturated with cleaner.

Proceed to install the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly, front fender to cowl side seals, front wiper arms, and check for leakage after the adhesive has hardened, sealing any leaks with auto glass sealer.