2007 Lexus SC 430FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Windshield Glass: Removal

  1. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM RH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  2. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM LH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  3. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  4. REMOVE DOOR SCUFF PLATE ASSEMBLY RH (See  DISASSEMBLY  ) 
  5. REMOVE DOOR SCUFF PLATE ASSEMBLY LH (See  DISASSEMBLY  ) 
  6. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER RH (See  DISASSEMBLY  ) 
  7. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER LH (See  DISASSEMBLY  ) 
  8. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH (See  DISASSEMBLY  ) 
  9. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH (See  DISASSEMBLY  ) 
  10. REMOVE VISOR BRACKET COVER RH (See  DISASSEMBLY  ) 
  11. REMOVE VISOR BRACKET COVER LH (See  DISASSEMBLY  ) 
  12. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY RH (See  DISASSEMBLY  ) 
  13. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY LH (See  DISASSEMBLY  ) 
  14. REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION VISOR HOLDER (See  DISASSEMBLY  ) 
  15. REMOVE MAP LIGHT ASSEMBLY (See  DISASSEMBLY  ) 
  16. REMOVE FRONT ROOF CORNER HEADLINING RH (See  DISASSEMBLY  ) 
  17. REMOVE FRONT ROOF CORNER HEADLINING LH (See  DISASSEMBLY  ) 
  18. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY (See  DISASSEMBLY  ) 
  19. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR STAY HOLDER COVER (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  20. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  21. REMOVE FRONT BODY PILLAR ASSEMBLY 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: Identifying Front Body Pillar Assembly Outer RH Nut
      G05293460Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  22. REMOVE FRONT BODY PILLAR ASSEMBLY 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: Identifying Front Body Pillar Assembly Outer LH Nut
      G05293461Courtesy 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 ø4 mm (0.16 in.).
      2. Gently and vertically place the drill tip onto the rivet, and cut the rivet flanges.

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

        Fig 3: Cutting Rivet Flanges
        G05293462Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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  • • 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.