Toyota Tacoma (2015-2018) Service Manual: Removal

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

NOTICE:

When replacing the windshield glass of a vehicle equipped with a forward recognition camera, make sure to use a Toyota genuine part. If a non-Toyota genuine part is used, the forward recognition camera may not be able to be installed due to a missing bracket. Also, the dynamic radar cruise control system, lane departure alert system, pre-crash safety system, forward recognition camera system or automatic high beam system may not operate properly due to a difference in the transmissivity or black ceramic border.

PROCEDURE

1. PRECAUTION

NOTICE:

After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal notice before proceeding with work.

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2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

NOTICE:

When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

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3. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP

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4. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH

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5. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

6. REMOVE FRONT FENDER UPPER PROTECTOR LH

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7. REMOVE FRONT FENDER UPPER PROTECTOR RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

8. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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9. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR COVER (w/ EC Mirror)

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10. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY (w/ EC Mirror)

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11. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY (w/o EC Mirror)

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12. REMOVE FORWARD RECOGNITION CAMERA (w/ Toyota Safety Sense)

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13. REMOVE FORWARD RECOGNITION WITH HEATER HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Toyota Safety Sense)

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14. DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH

(a) Disconnect the front door opening trim weatherstrip LH to the extent which allows the removal of the front pillar garnish.

15. DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

16. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY

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17. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH

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18. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

19. REMOVE ROOF CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY

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20. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY LH (w/ Vanity Light)

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21. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY RH (w/ Vanity Light)

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

22. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY LH (w/o Vanity Light)

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23. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY RH (w/o Vanity Light)

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

24. REMOVE VISOR HOLDER LH

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25. REMOVE VISOR HOLDER RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

26. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS

NOTICE:

The windshield glass may fall while performing this procedure. Therefore, use suction cups to hold the windshield glass from the outside of the vehicle.

(a) Partially separate the roof headlining assembly enough to enable the windshield glass to be removed.

NOTICE:

Make sure not to cause any wrinkles or creases in the roof headlining assembly when separating it.

(b) Apply protective tape to the area around the installation position of the windshield glass on the vehicle body to prevent it from being scratched.

Protective Tape

(c) Using a knife, cut off the windshield outside moulding as shown in the illustration. Text in Illustration *a Cut off NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the vehicle body with the knife. If there are any scratches on the body panels, perform rustproofing treatment after removing the windshield glass.

(d) When reusing the windshield glass:

(1) Place matchmarks on the windshield glass sub-assembly and vehicle body at the locations indicated in the illustration. Text in Illustration *a Matchmarks

(e) Install the suction cups to the windshield glass.

(f) Pass a piano wire between the vehicle body and windshield glass sub-assembly from the interior.

*1	Windshield Glass Stopper
*a	Plastic Sheet
*b	Piano Wire
	Protective Tape

(g) Tie both wire ends to wooden blocks or similar objects that can serve as handles.

(h) Cut off the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the windshield glass sub-assembly.

NOTICE:

Be careful as the piano wire will break if it crosses itself.

(i) Using suction cups, disengage the 2 windshield glass stoppers to remove the windshield glass. Text in Illustration *A for 1-Piece Type *B for 2-Piece Type *a Suction Cups

27. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS ADHESIVE DAM

(a) When reusing the windshield glass:

(1) Using a scraper, remove the windshield glass adhesive dam. Text in Illustration *a Back Side of Windshield Glass NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the windshield glass. Be sure to replace the windshield glass adhesive dam with a new one.

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

(a) When reusing the windshield glass:

(1) Using a scraper, remove the 2 No. 1 windshield glass stoppers from the back side of the windshield glass. Text in Illustration *a Back Side of Windshield Glass NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the windshield glass. Be sure to replace the 1-piece type No. 1 windshield glass stoppers with new 2-piece type No. 1 and No. 2 windshield glass stoppers.

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

(a) When reusing the windshield glass:

(1) Using a scraper, remove the 2 No. 2 windshield glass stoppers from the back side of the windshield glass. Text in Illustration *a Back Side of Windshield Glass NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the windshield glass. Be sure to replace the No. 2 windshield glass stoppers with new ones.

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

(a) Remove the 2 No. 1 windshield glass stoppers from the vehicle body. NOTICE: Be sure to replace the No. 1 windshield glass stoppers with new ones.