Last Modified: 11-29-2007 1.6 A
Service Category: Vehicle Exterior Section: Window/Glass
Model Year: 2008 Model: Sequoia Doc ID: RM000000SUT015X
Title: WINDOW / GLASS: WINDSHIELD GLASS: REMOVAL (2008 Sequoia)

REMOVAL

CAUTION:

Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: AIRBAG SYSTEM: PRECAUTION (2008 Sequoia) .

1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION:

Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

NOTICE:

When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected INTRODUCTION: REPAIR INSTRUCTION: INITIALIZATION (2008 Sequoia) .

2. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH WIPER / WASHER: FRONT WIPER MOTOR: REMOVAL (2008 Sequoia)+

3. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH WIPER / WASHER: FRONT WIPER MOTOR: REMOVAL (2008 Sequoia)+

4. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL RH WIPER / WASHER: FRONT WIPER MOTOR: REMOVAL (2008 Sequoia)+

5. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL LH WIPER / WASHER: FRONT WIPER MOTOR: REMOVAL (2008 Sequoia)+

6. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY WIPER / WASHER: FRONT WIPER MOTOR: REMOVAL (2008 Sequoia)+

7. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: ROOF HEADLINING: REMOVAL (2008 Sequoia)+

8. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the RH side.

9. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: ROOF HEADLINING: REMOVAL (2008 Sequoia)+

10. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the RH side.

11. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: ROOF HEADLINING: REMOVAL (2008 Sequoia)+

12. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the RH side.

13. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: ROOF HEADLINING: REMOVAL (2008 Sequoia)+

14. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the RH side.

15. REMOVE ROOF CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: ROOF HEADLINING: REMOVAL (2008 Sequoia)+

16. REMOVE NO. 1 ROOM LIGHT ASSEMBLY INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: ROOF HEADLINING: REMOVAL (2008 Sequoia)+

17. REMOVE NO. 1 ROOM LIGHT ASSEMBLY (w/ Rear Seat Entertainment System) INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: ROOF HEADLINING: REMOVAL (2008 Sequoia)+

18. REMOVE VISOR BRACKET COVER RH INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: ROOF HEADLINING: REMOVAL (2008 Sequoia)+

19. REMOVE VISOR BRACKET COVER LH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the RH side.

20. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY RH (w/o Illumination) INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: ROOF HEADLINING: REMOVAL (2008 Sequoia)+

21. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY LH (w/o Illumination)

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the RH side.

22. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY RH (w/ Illumination) INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: ROOF HEADLINING: REMOVAL (2008 Sequoia)+

23. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY LH (w/ Illumination)

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the RH side.

24. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: ROOF HEADLINING: REMOVAL (2008 Sequoia)+

25. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP PLUG INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: ROOF HEADLINING: REMOVAL (2008 Sequoia)+

26. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY

HINT:

It is not necessary to remove the roof headlining completely. Slightly lower the front section of the roof headlining.

27. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY (w/ EC Mirror) MIRROR (INT): INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR: REMOVAL (2008 Sequoia)+

28. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY (w/o EC Mirror) MIRROR (INT): INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR: REMOVAL (2008 Sequoia)+

29. REMOVE WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING



(a) Using a knife, cut off the windshield outside moulding, as shown in the illustration.

NOTICE:

Do not damage the vehicle body with the knife.

(b) Remove the windshield outside moulding.

HINT:

Make a partial cut in the windshield outside moulding. Then pull and remove it by hand.

30. REMOVE WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE UPPER MOULDING

(a) Using a knife, cut off the windshield outside upper moulding as shown in the illustration.

NOTICE:

Do not damage the vehicle body with the knife.

(b) Remove the windshield outside upper moulding.

HINT:

Make a partial cut in the windshield outside upper moulding. Then pull and remove it by hand.

31. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS

(a) Apply protective tape to the installation area on the windshield glass on the vehicle body.

HINT:

Apply protective tape to the installation surface to prevent it from being scratched.


(b) Pass a piano wire between the vehicle body and glass from the interior.

(c) Tie both wire ends to wooden blocks or similar objects.

(d) Cut off the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the windshield glass.

NOTICE:

  • When separating the windshield glass, take care not to damage the paint or the interior and exterior ornaments.
  • To prevent the safety pad from being scratched when removing the windshield glass, place a plastic sheet between the piano wire and safety pad.


(e) Place matchmarks on the windshield glass and vehicle body on the locations indicated in the illustration.

HINT:

Matchmarks do not need to be placed if the windshield glass is not going to be reused.

(f) Disconnect the stoppers.



NOTICE:

  • 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 vehicles, a 1-piece or 2-piece type stopper is used.

(g) Using suction cups, remove the windshield glass.

NOTICE:

  • Be careful not to drop the windshield glass.
  • Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when removing the windshield glass.

32. REMOVE WINDOW GLASS ADHESIVE DAM

(a) Using a scraper, remove the adhesive dam.

NOTICE:

  • Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.
  • Be sure to replace the adhesive dam with a new one.

33. REMOVE NO. 2 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER

(a) Using a scraper, remove the 2 No. 2 stoppers.

NOTICE:

  • Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.
  • Be sure to replace the No. 2 stoppers with new ones.

34. REMOVE NO. 1 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER (for 2-piece Type)



(a) Remove the 2 No. 1 stoppers.

NOTICE:

Be sure to replace the No. 1 stoppers with new ones.