2004 Lexus SC 430FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Windshield Glass: Replacement

HINT:

  • The installation procedures are the removal procedures in reverse order. However, only installation procedures requiring additional information are included.
  • A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt chart (see SPECIFIED TORQUE FOR STANDARD BOLTS ).
  1. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM RH (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  2. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM LH (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  3. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSY (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  4. REMOVE DOOR SCUFF PLATE ASSY RH (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  5. REMOVE DOOR SCUFF PLATE ASSY LH (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  6. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER RH (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  7. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER LH (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  8. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  9. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  10. REMOVE VISOR BRACKET COVER RH (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  11. REMOVE VISOR BRACKET COVER LH (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  12. REMOVE RH VISOR ASSY (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  13. REMOVE LH VISOR ASSY (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  14. REMOVE VISOR HOLDER (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  15. REMOVE MAP LAMP ASSY (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  16. REMOVE ROOF FRONT CORNER HEADLINING RH (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  17. REMOVE ROOF FRONT CORNER HEADLINING LH (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  18. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSY (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  19. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR STAY HOLDER COVER (See  INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR  ) 
  20. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSY (See  INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR  ) 
  21. REMOVE FRONT BODY PILLAR ASSY OUTER RH 
    1. Remove the nut.
    2. Using a screwdriver, detach the 5 clips and remove the pillar.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Fig 1: Removing Front Body Pillar Assy Outer RH
      G02954383Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  22. REMOVE FRONT BODY PILLAR ASSY OUTER LH 
    1. Remove the nut.
    2. Using a screwdriver, detach the 5 clips and remove the pillar.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Fig 2: Removing Front Body Pillar Assy Outer LH
      G02954384Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  23. REMOVE WINDSHIELD MOULDING OUTSIDE RH 
    1. Remove the clip.
    2. Remove the 3 rivets.
      1. Use a drill of less than formulator 4 mm (0.16 in.).
        Fig 3: Removing Rivets Using Drill
        G02954385Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      2. Gently and vertically place the drill tip onto the rivet, and cut the rivet flanges.

        Specification (A): 5 mm (0.20 in.) 

        NOTE:
        • Do not drill the rivet at an angle as this will cause damage to the drill and drill hole. Line up the drill and rivet, and carefully drill out the rivet head.
        • Be careful as the cut rivet will be very hot.
      3. Even if the flange is taken off, continue drilling and push out the remaining fragment with the drill.
  24. REMOVE WINDSHIELD MOULDING OUTSIDE LH 
  25. REMOVE WINDSHIELD MOULDING OUTER UPPER 
    1. Using a knife, cut through the moulding as shown in Fig 4 .
      Fig 4: Cutting Through Moulding
      G02954386Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.