2005 Lexus GS 430FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Body & Frame: Windows: Windshield: Removal

  1. REMOVE PART OF FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIMS 
  2. REMOVE ASSIST GRIPS 
  3. REMOVE SUN VISORS AND HOLDERS 
  4. REMOVE MAP LAMP ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the lens and cover.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. Remove the 4 screws and map lamp assembly.
    3. Disconnect the connectors.
      Fig 1: Removing Map Lamp Assembly
      G02940074Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR 
    1. Remove the cover.
    2. Using a torx socket wrench, remove the bolt.

      Torx wrench: T30 (part No. 09042-00010 or locally manufactured tool) 

    3. Remove the inner rear view mirror.
      Fig 2: Removing Inner Rear View Mirror
      G02940075Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH 
    1. Using a screwdriver, open the cover.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. Remove the bolt.
    3. Remove the front pillar garnish and cover.
    4. Use the same manner described above to the other side.
      Fig 3: Removing Front Pillar Garnish
      G02940076Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING 
    1. w/ Sliding roof:

      Remove the opening trim.

    2. Remove the front portion of roof headlining.
  8. REMOVE ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH CENTER MOLDINGS 
  9. REMOVE WIPER ARMS 
  10. REMOVE WEATHERSTRIP 
  11. REMOVE COWL LOUVER 
  12. REMOVE WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOLDING CLIP 

    Using a drill of less than 4 mm (0.16 in.), drill out the rivet heads as shown in Fig 4.

    CAUTION: The cut rivet and rivet cutter will be not, avoid touching them.
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