2008 Lexus IS FFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Windshield Glass: Removal

  1. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL  (See REMOVAL )
  2. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH  (See REMOVAL )
  3. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH  (See REMOVAL )
  4. REMOVE FRONT UPPER FENDER PROTECTOR LH  (See REMOVAL )
  5. REMOVE FRONT UPPER FENDER PROTECTOR RH 

    HINT.

    Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

  6. REMOVE ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOLDING LH  (See REMOVAL )
  7. REMOVE ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOLDING RH 

    HINT

    Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

  8. REMOVE NO. 1 WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOLDING CLIP  (See REMOVAL )
  9. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP  (See REMOVAL )
  10. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH  (See REMOVAL )
  11. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH  (See REMOVAL )
  12. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  13. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH  (See REMOVAL )
  14. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER LH  (See REMOVAL )
  15. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH  (See REMOVAL )
  16. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH 

    HINT.

    Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side

  17. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER RH 

    HINT.

    Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

  18. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH 

    HINT

    Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side

  19. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR STAY HOLDER COVER  (See REMOVAL )
  20. REMOVE MAP LIGHT ASSEMBLY (w/o Sliding Roof)  (See REMOVAL )
  21. REMOVE MAP LIGHT ASSEMBLY (w/ Sliding Roof)  (See REMOVAL )
  22. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  23. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  24. REMOVE VISOR BRACKET COVER  (See REMOVAL )
  25. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY LH  (See REMOVAL )
  26. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT

    Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

  27. REMOVE VISOR HOLDER  (See REMOVAL )
  28. REMOVE RAIN SENSOR  (See REMOVAL )
  29. REMOVE RAIN SENSOR TAPE 
    1. Remove the rain sensor tape
  30. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY (w/o Sliding Roof) 

    It is not necessary to completely remove the roof headlining assembly. Slightly lower the front section of the roof headlining assembly so that the windshield glass can be removed (See REMOVAL ).

  31. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY (w/ Sliding Roof) 

    It is not necessary to completely remove the roof headlining assembly. Slightly lower the front section of the roof headlining assembly so that the windshield glass can be removed (See REMOVAL )

  32. REMOVE WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOLDING 
    1. Using a knife, cut off the molding as shown in the illustration
      NOTE:
      • Do not damage the vehicle body with the knife.
      • If the vehicle body is damaged, repair the damaged portion by applying an anti-rust coating after removing the windshield glass.
        • Fig 1: Identifying Molding Cut Off Line
        G05755803Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the remaining windshield outside molding from the windshield glass
      NOTE: When removing the windshield outside molding, make a partial cut, and then pull and remove it by hand.
  33. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS 
    1. Disconnect the windshield glass stoppers
      NOTE:
      • There are No. 1 and No. 2 stoppers on the windshield glass as shown in the illustration. Be careful not to damage the windshield glass when cutting off the adhesive.
      • To prevent the windshield glass from dropping when performing this operation, be sure to hold the windshield glass using suction cups.

      HINT:

      Depending on the vehicle, 1-piece or 2-piece type stoppers are used

      Fig 2: Identifying No. 1 And No. 2 Stoppers On Windshield Glass
      G05755804Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Apply protective tape to the vehicle body around the windshield glass.

      HINT.

      Apply protective tape to the vehicle body to prevent it from being scratched.

      Fig 3: Applying Protective Tape To Vehicle Body Around Windshield Glass
      G05755805Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Pass a piano wire between the vehicle body and glass from the interior
    4. Tie both wire ends to wooden blocks or similar objects
    5. Cut off the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the glass
      NOTE:
      • When separating the glass, take care not to damage the paint or interior and exterior ornaments.
      • To prevent the safety pad from being scratched when removing the glass, place a plastic sheet between the piano wire and safety pad.
        Fig 4: Cutting Off Adhesive By Pulling Piano Wire Around Glass
        G05755806Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Place matchmarks on the windshield glass and vehicle body on the locations indicated in the illustration.

      HINT.

      Matchmarks are not needed to be placed if the glass will not be reused.

    7. Using suction cups, remove the windshield glass
      NOTE:
      • Be careful not to drop the windshield glass.
      • Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when removing the windshield glass.
        Fig 5: Identifying Matchmarks On Windshield Glass And Vehicle Body
        G05755807Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  34. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS ADHESIVE DAM 
    1. Using a scraper, remove the windshield glass adhesive dam
      NOTE:
      • Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.
      • Be sure to replace the window glass adhesive dam with a new one.
        Fig 6: Identifying Windshield Glass Adhesive Dam
        G05755808Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  35. REMOVE NO. 1 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER (for 1-piece Type) 
    1. Using a scraper, remove the 2 No. 1 windshield glass stoppers
      NOTE:
      • Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.
      • Be sure to replace the No. 1 windshield glass stoppers with new ones.
        Fig 7: Identifying No. 1 Windshield Glass Stopper
        G05755809Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  36. REMOVE NO. 2 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER (for 2-piece Type) 
    1. Using a scraper, remove the 2 No. 2 windshield glass stoppers.
      NOTE:
      • Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.
      • Be sure to replace the No. 2 windshield glass stoppers with new ones.
        Fig 8: Identifying No. 2 Windshield Glass Stoppers
        G05755809Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  37. REMOVE NO. 1 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER (for 2-piece Type) 
    1. Remove the 2 No. 1 windshield glass stoppers as shown in the illustration.
      NOTE: Be sure to replace the No. 1 windshield glass stoppers with new ones.
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