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Windshield Glass: Installation

  1. INSTALL WINDSHIELD GLASS SPACER 
    1. Apply Primer G to the glass where the spacers will be installed.
      NOTE:
      • Allow the primer to dry for 3 minutes or more.
      • Throw away any leftover primer.
      • Do not apply too much primer.
    2. Install 2 new spacers onto the glass as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 1: Identifying New Spacers Onto Glass
      G04023065Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Specification 

      MEASUREMENT CONDITION CHART

      Area Measurement
      a 4.4 mm (0.173 in.)
      b 40.0 mm (1.574 in.)
  2. INSTALL WINDSHIELD GLASS RETAINER 
    1. Apply Primer G to the glass where the retainer will be installed.
      NOTE:
      • Allow the primer to dry for 3 minutes or more.
      • Throw away any leftover primer.
      • Do not apply too much primer.
    2. Install 2 new retainers onto the glass as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 2: Identifying New Retainers Onto Glass
      G04023066Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Specification 

      MEASURING AREA SPECIFICATION

      Area Measurement
      a 30 mm (1.181 in.)
  3. INSTALL NO. 1 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER 
    1. Install 2 new stoppers to the vehicle body as shown in the illustration.
  4. INSTALL WINDSHIELD GLASS ADHESIVE DAM 
    1. Apply Primer G to the glass where the glass adhesive dams will be installed.
      NOTE:
      • Allow the primer to dry for 3 minutes or more.
      • Throw away any leftover primer.
      • Do not apply too much primer.
        Fig 3: Identifying Windshield Glass Adhesive DAM
        G04023067Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the peeling paper from the adhesive part of the dam. Install the dam (adhesive side) to the glass (Primer G area), but exclude the area above the notches on the upper part of the glass.
      Fig 4: Identifying Peeling Paper From Adhesive Part Of Dam
      G04023068Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Specification 

      MEASURING AREA SPECIFICATION

      Area Measurement
      a 9.5 mm (0.374 in.)
  5. INSTALL WINDSHIELD GLASS 
    1. Position the glass.
      1. Using suction cups, place the glass in the correct position.
      2. Check that the entire contact surface of the glass rim is perfectly even.
      3. Place matchmarks on the glass and vehicle body on the locations indicated in the illustration.

        HINT:

        • Placing matchmarks is only necessary when installing new glass. If it is the reused glass, matchmarks should already be present.
        • When reusing the glass, check and correct the matchmark positions.
        NOTE: Check that the stoppers are attached to the vehicle body correctly.
        Fig 5: Identifying Stoppers Attached To Vehicle Body
        G04023069Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      4. Using suction cups, remove the glass.
    2. Using a brush, apply Primer M to the exposed part of the vehicle body.
      NOTE:
      • Allow the primer to dry for 3 minutes or more.
      • Do not apply primer to the adhesive.
      • Throw away any leftover primer.
      • Do not apply too much primer.
        Fig 6: Identifying Glass
        G04023070Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Using a brush or sponge, apply Primer G to the contact surface of the glass.
      Fig 7: Applying Primer Contact Surface Of Glass
      G04023071Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Specification 

      MEASURING AREA SPECIFICATION

      Area Measurement
      a 3.0 mm (0.118 in.)
      b 4.0 mm (0.157 in.)
      c 7.0 mm (0.276 in.)
      d 7.5 mm (0.295 in.)
      e 8.0 mm (0.315 in.)

      HINT:

      If the primer is applied to an area that is not specified, apply white gasoline to a clean cloth and wipe off the excess primer.

      NOTE:
      • Allow the primer to dry for 3 minutes or more.
      • Throw away any leftover primer.
      • Do not apply too much primer.
    4. Apply adhesive to the glass.

      Adhesive: 

      Part No. 08850-00801 or equivalent 

      1. Cut off the tip of the cartridge nozzle as shown in the illustration.

        HINT:

        After cutting off the tip, use all adhesive within the time written in the table below.

        Usage time frame 

        TEMPERATURE SPECIFICATION

        Temperature Usage Time frame
        35°C (95°F) 15 minutes
        20°C (68°F) 1 hour 40 minutes
        5°C (41°F) 8 hours
      2. Load the sealer gun with the cartridge.
      3. Apply adhesive to the glass as shown in the illustration.
        Fig 8: Applying Adhesive To Glass
        G04023072Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

        Specification 

        MEASURING AREA SPECIFICATION

        Area Measurement
        a 12.0 mm (0.472 in.)
        b 8.0 mm (0.315 in.)
        c 3.0 mm (0.118 in.)
        d 7.5 mm (0.295 in.)
    5. Install the glass to the vehicle body.
      1. Using suction cups, position the glass so that the matchmarks are aligned. Press it in gently along the rim.
      2. Lightly press the outer surface of the glass to ensure that it is securely fit to the vehicle body.
        NOTE:
        • Check that the stoppers are attached to the vehicle body correctly.
        • Check that the vehicle body and glass have a small gap between them.
      3. Hold the glass in place securely with protective tape or equivalent until the adhesive hardens.
        NOTE: Do not drive the vehicle for the amount of time written in the table below.

        Minimum time 

        TEMPERATURE SPECIFICATION

        Temperature Minimum time prior to driving vehicle
        35°C (95°F) 1 hour 30 minutes
        20°C (68°F) 5 hours
        5°C (41°F) 24 hours
  6. INSTALL RAIN SENSOR (w/ RAIN SENSOR) (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  7. INSTALL INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY 
  8. INSTALL ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
    Fig 9: Identifying Inner Rear View Mirror Assembly
    G04023073Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. INSTALL ASSIST GRIP ASSEMBLY 
  10. INSTALL VANITY LIGHT ASSEMBLY 
  11. INSTALL STEERING SPOT LIGHT ASSEMBLY (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  12. INSTALL MAP LIGHT ASSEMBLY (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  13. INSTALL INNER REAR MIRROR COVER 
  14. INSTALL FRONT ROOF TOP GARNISH (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  15. INSTALL VISOR HOLDER 
  16. INSTALL VISOR ASSEMBLY LH (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  17. INSTALL VISOR ASSEMBLY RH (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  18. INSTALL VISOR BRACKET COVER (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  19. INSTALL FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  20. INSTALL FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  21. INSTALL FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER LH (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  22. INSTALL FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER RH (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  23. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  24. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  25. INSTALL ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING CLIP (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  26. INSTALL ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING CENTER LH (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  27. INSTALL ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING CENTER RH (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  28. INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUBASSEMBLY (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  29. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM LH (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  30. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM RH (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  31. INSTALL FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL LH (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  32. INSTALL FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL RH (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  33. INSTALL ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  34. INSTALL COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  35. CHECK FOR LEAKS AND REPAIR 
    1. Conduct a leak test after the adhesive has completely hardened.
    2. Seal any leaks with auto glass sealer.
  36. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
  37. PERFORM INITIALIZATION 
    1. Perform initialization (see INITIALIZATION ).
      NOTE: Certain systems needs to be initialized after disconnecting and reconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal (see page).
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