Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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 ).
- REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM RH (See REPLACEMENT )
- REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM LH (See REPLACEMENT )
- REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSY (See REPLACEMENT )
- REMOVE DOOR SCUFF PLATE ASSY RH (See REPLACEMENT )
- REMOVE DOOR SCUFF PLATE ASSY LH (See REPLACEMENT )
- REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER RH (See REPLACEMENT )
- REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER LH (See REPLACEMENT )
- REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH (See REPLACEMENT )
- REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH (See REPLACEMENT )
- REMOVE VISOR BRACKET COVER RH (See REPLACEMENT )
- REMOVE VISOR BRACKET COVER LH (See REPLACEMENT )
- REMOVE RH VISOR ASSY (See REPLACEMENT )
- REMOVE LH VISOR ASSY (See REPLACEMENT )
- REMOVE VISOR HOLDER (See REPLACEMENT )
- REMOVE MAP LAMP ASSY (See REPLACEMENT )
- REMOVE ROOF FRONT CORNER HEADLINING RH (See REPLACEMENT )
- REMOVE ROOF FRONT CORNER HEADLINING LH (See REPLACEMENT )
- REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSY (See REPLACEMENT )
- REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR STAY HOLDER COVER (See INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR )
- REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSY (See INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR )
- REMOVE FRONT BODY PILLAR ASSY OUTER RH
- Remove the nut.
- Using a screwdriver, detach the 5 clips and remove the pillar.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
- REMOVE FRONT BODY PILLAR ASSY OUTER LH
- Remove the nut.
- Using a screwdriver, detach the 5 clips and remove the pillar.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
- REMOVE WINDSHIELD MOULDING OUTSIDE RH
- Remove the clip.
- Remove the 3 rivets.
- Use a drill of less than formulator 4 mm (0.16 in.).
- 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.
- Even if the flange is taken off, continue drilling and push out the remaining fragment with the drill.
- REMOVE WINDSHIELD MOULDING OUTSIDE LH
- REMOVE WINDSHIELD MOULDING OUTER UPPER
- Using a knife, cut through the moulding as shown in Fig 4 .
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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.
