WINDOW / GLASS: WINDSHIELD GLASS: REMOVAL; 2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [08/2020

Last Modified: 01-30-2024	6.11:8.1.0	Doc ID: RM100000001QGD5
Model Year Start: 2021	Model: RAV4	Prod Date Range: [08/2020 - 12/2021]
Title: WINDOW / GLASS: WINDSHIELD GLASS: REMOVAL; 2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [08/2020 - 12/2021]

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during windshield glass removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedure After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced (for HV Model)

Replaced Part or Performed Procedure

Necessary Procedure

Effect/Inoperative Function When Necessary Procedures not Performed

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Forward recognition camera
Windshield glass (Including removal and installation)

Adjust forward recognition camera

Dynamic radar cruise control system (for HV model)
Front camera system
Lane control system
Road sign assist system
Front radar sensor system
Pre-collision system
Automatic high beam system

One time recognition:

Sequential recognition:

Necessary Procedure After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced (for Gasoline Model)

Replaced Part or Performed Procedure

Necessary Procedure

Effect/Inoperative Function When Necessary Procedures not Performed

Link

Forward recognition camera
Windshield glass (Including removal and installation)

Adjust forward recognition camera

Dynamic radar cruise control system (for Gasoline model)
Front camera system
Lane control system
Road sign assist system
Front radar sensor system
Pre-collision system
Automatic high beam system

One time recognition:

Sequential recognition:

PROCEDURE

1. PRECAUTION

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 (for HV Model), dynamic radar cruise control system (for Gasoline Model), front camera system, lane control system, road sign assist system, front radar sensor system, pre-collision system or automatic high beam system may not operate properly due to a difference in the transmissivity or black ceramic border.

2. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP

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3. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH

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4. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH

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5. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL LH

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6. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

7. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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8. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH

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9. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

10. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH

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11. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

12. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY LH

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13. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

14. REMOVE VISOR HOLDER

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15. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP ASSEMBLY

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16. REMOVE MAP LIGHT ASSEMBLY

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17. REMOVE RAIN SENSOR (w/ Rain Sensor)

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18. REMOVE NO. 2 FORWARD RECOGNITION COVER

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19. REMOVE NO. 1 FORWARD RECOGNITION COVER

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

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

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22. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY (for Digital Inner Mirror)

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23. REMOVE FORWARD RECOGNITION LATCH

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24. REMOVE FORWARD RECOGNITION CAMERA

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25. REMOVE FORWARD RECOGNITION WITH HEATER HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY

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26. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY

HINT:

Remove a sufficient amount of the front portion of the roof headlining assembly so that windshield glass removal and installation procedures can be performed.

(a) Partially remove the roof headlining.

(1) for Normal Roof:

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(2) for Moon Roof:

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(3) for Panoramic Moon Roof:

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27. 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) w/ windshield deicer:

(1) Disconnect the windshield deicer connector and detach the clamp.

(b) Apply protective tape on the body surface around the outer edge of the windshield glass to the left, right and top sides.

*a	Apply protective tape
	Protective Tape

Place matchmarks over the glass and vehicle body at the locations indicated in the illustration.

*a	Matchmarks

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

(e) From the interior, insert a piano wire between the vehicle body and glass as shown in the illustration.

*A	for TMC Made
*B	except TMC Made
*1	No. 1 Windshield Glass Stopper
*2	Windshield Glass Stopper
*a	Piano Wire

(f) Tie objects that can serve as handles (for example, wooden blocks) to both wire ends.

NOTICE:

When separating the glass from the vehicle, be careful not to damage the vehicle paint or interior/exterior ornaments.
To prevent the safety pad from being scratched when removing the windshield glass sub-assembly, place a plastic sheet between the piano wire and safety pad.

(g) Cut through the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the glass.

NOTICE:

Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when cutting through the adhesive.

(h) Using suction cups, detach the 2 windshield glass stoppers and remove the windshield glass.

*A	for 1-piece Type	*B	for 2-piece Type
*C	for TMC Made	*D	except TMC Made
*1	No. 1 Windshield Glass Stopper	*2	No. 2 Windshield Glass Stopper
*3	Windshield Glass Stopper	-	-

28. REMOVE NO. 1 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER (for TMC Made)

(a) When reusing the windshield glass:

(1) for 1-piece Type:

Using a gasket scraper, remove the 2 No. 1 window glass stoppers from the windshield glass.

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.

HINT:

Only 2-piece type windshield glass stoppers are provided as supply parts. Use 2-piece type stoppers as replacements even if 1-piece type stoppers were originally installed.

Backside

(2) for 2-piece Type:

Remove in this Direction

Using a gasket scraper, remove the 2 No. 1 window glass stoppers from the body.

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.
Be sure to replace the No. 1 windshield glass stopper with a new one.

29. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER (except TMC Made)

(a) When reusing the windshield glass:

HINT:

Use the same procedure described as for the No. 1 window glass stopper (for TMC Made).

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

(a) When reusing the windshield glass:

(1) Using a gasket scraper, remove the 2 No. 2 window glass stoppers from the windshield glass.

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.
Be sure to replace the No. 2 window glass stoppers with a new one.

Backside

31. REMOVE FRONT WINDOW INNER CENTER MOULDING

HINT:

Perform the following procedure only when replacement of the front window inner center moulding is necessary.

(a) Using a scraper, remove the front window inner center moulding.

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.
Be sure to replace the front window inner center moulding with a new one.