2005 Lexus ES 330FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Windshield Glass: Replacement

HINT:

Installation is according to the reverse order of the removal.

  1. REMOVE FR WIPER ARM RH 

    (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 

  2. REMOVE FR WIPER ARM LH 

    (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 

  3. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH 

    (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 

  4. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH 
  5. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH 
  6. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH 

    (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 

  7. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH 

    (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 

  8. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSY 

    (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 

  9. REMOVE RH VISOR ASSY 

    (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 

  10. REMOVE LH VISOR ASSY 

    (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 

  11. REMOVE ROOF CONSOLE BOX ASSY 

    (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 

  12. REMOVE VISOR HOLDER RH 

    (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 

  13. REMOVE VISOR HOLDER LH 

    (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 

  14. REMOVE VANITY LAMP ASSY 

    (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 

  15. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSY 

    (See  INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSY   ) 

  16. REMOVE RAIN SENSOR (W/ RAIN SENSOR) 

    (See  RAIN SENSOR  ) 

  17. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSY 

    (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 

  18. REMOVE WINDSHIELD MOULDING OUTER UPPER 
    1. Using a knife, cut off the moulding as shown in the illustration.
      NOTE: Do not damage the body with the knife.
    2. Remove the remaining moulding.

    HINT:

    When removing, make a cut partly, pull and remove it by hand. 

    Fig 1: Cutting Off Moulding Using Knife
    G02936234Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  19. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS 

    HINT:

    There is a case where a 1 -piece type and a 2-piece type of stoppers are installed in a vehicle type.

    1. Push a piano wire through between the body and glass from the interior.
    2. Apply protective tape to the outer surface to keep the surface from being scratched.
      Fig 2: Locating Windshield Glass
      G02936235Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Tie both wire ends to wooden blocks or similar objects.
      NOTE:
      • When working around the curtain shield airbag, be careful not to damage the airbag.
      • When separating the glass, take care not to damage the paint and interior/exterior ornaments.
      • To prevent the piano wire to be cut, do not cross it.
    4. Cut the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around it.
    5. Using a suction rubber, remove the glass.
    NOTE: Leave as much adhesive on the body as possible when cutting off the glass.
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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.

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