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Windshield Glass: Installation

  1. INSTALL WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER NO. 2 
    1. Coat the installation part of the stopper with Primer G.
      NOTE:
      • Allow the primer coating to dry for 3 minutes or more.
      • Do not keep any of the opened Primer G for later use.
      • Do not apply too much primer.
    2. Install 2 new windshield glass stoppers onto the glass.

      Standard dimension 

    DIMENSION SPECIFICATION

    Area Dimension
    A 40.0 mm (1.575 in.)
    B 7.8 mm (0.307 in.)
    Fig 1: Identifying Windshield Glass Stoppers Dimension
    G05266789Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL NO. 1 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER 
    Fig 2: Identifying Windshield Glass Stopper
    G05266790Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Install 2 new No. 1 stoppers to the vehicle body.

      HINT:

      Only 2-piece type No. 1 stoppers are supplied. Use the 2-piece type stoppers even if a 1-piece type was used.

  3. INSTALL WINDSHIELD MOLDING 
    1. Using a brush or sponge, coat the application area of molding with Primer G.
    NOTE:
    • Do not apply too much primer.
    • Allow the primer coating to dry for 3 minutes or more.
    • Do not keep any of the opened Primer G for later use.
  4. INSTALL WINDOW GLASS ADHESIVE DAM 
    1. Using a brush or sponge, coat the application area of adhesive dam with Primer G.
      NOTE:
      • Do not apply too much primer.
      • Allow the primer coating to dry for 3 minutes or more.
      • Do not keep any of the opened Primer G for later use.

      HINT:

      If an area other than that specified is coated by accident, wipe off the primer with a clean piece of cloth before it dries.

    2. Fig 3: Identifying Window Glass Adhesive Dam Dimensions
      G05266791Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Install a new adhesive dam onto the windshield glass.
      NOTE: Install the new adhesive dam along the ceramic notches.

      Standard dimension 

    DIMENSION SPECIFICATION

    Area Dimension
    C 9.5 mm (0.374 in.)
    D 31.4 mm (1.236 in.)
  5. INSTALL WINDSHIELD GLASS ASSEMBLY 
    1. Position the windshield glass assembly.
      1. Using a suction cup, place the windshield glass assembly in the correct position.
      2. Check that the whole contact surface of the windshield glass rim is perfectly even.
      3. Fig 4: Identifying Matchmarks On Windshield Glass & Vehicle Body
        G04981116Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      4. Align the matchmarks on the windshield glass and vehicle body.
        NOTE: Check that the windshield glass stoppers are attached to the vehicle body correctly.
      5. Remove the windshield glass assembly.
    2. Fig 5: Coating Installation Surface On Vehicle Body With Primer M
      G04833927Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Using a brush, coat the installation surface on the vehicle body with Primer M.
      NOTE:
      • Do not coat the adhesive with Primer M.
      • Do not apply too much primer.
      • Allow the primer coating to dry for 3 minutes or more.
      • Do not keep any of the opened Primer M for later use.

      HINT:

      If an area other than that specified is coated by accident, wipe off the primer with a clean piece of cloth before it dries.

    4. Using a brush or sponge, coat the application area of adhesive with Primer G.
      NOTE:
      • Do not apply too much primer.
      • Allow the primer coating to dry for 3 minutes or more.
      • Do not keep any of the opened Primer G for later use.
      Fig 6: Identifying Primer G Applying Area Onto Ceramic Notches
      G05266794Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT:

      • Apply Primer G onto the ceramic notches.
      • If an area other than that specified is coated by accident, wipe off the primer with a clean piece of cloth before it dries.
    5. Fig 7: Applying Adhesive To Windshield Glass
      G05266795Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Apply adhesive (Adhesive: TOYOTA genuine windshield glass adhesive or equivalent).
      1. Cut off the tip of the cartridge nozzle.

        HINT:

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

        Usage time frame 

        TEMPERATURE AND TACK-FREE TIME SPECIFICATION TABLE

        Temperature Tack-free Time
        35°C (95°F) 15 minutes
        20°C (68°F) 1 hour and 40 minutes
        5°C (41°F) 8 hours
      2. Load the sealer gun with cartridge.
      3. Apply adhesive to the windshield glass.

        HINT:

        Apply adhesive onto the ceramic notches.

        Standard dimension 

        DIMENSION SPECIFICATION

        Area Dimension
        A 12.0 mm (0.472 in.)
        B 8 mm (0.315 in.)
        C 3.0 mm (0.118 in.)
        D 24.9 mm (0.980 in.)
    7. Fig 8: Identifying Windshield Glass Assembly
      G04981129Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    8. Install the windshield glass assembly.
      1. Using a suction cup, position the windshield glass so that the matchmarks are aligned, and press it in gently along the rim.
        NOTE:
        • Check that the windshield glass stoppers are attached to the vehicle body correctly.
        • Check the clearance between the vehicle body and windshield glass.
      2. Lightly press the front surface of the windshield glass to ensure a close fit.

        HINT:

        Press the glass with force of 98 N (10 kgf, 22 lb) or more.

      3. If necessary, use a scraper to correct the level or position of adhesive that has been applied.

        HINT:

        Apply adhesive onto the windshield glass rim.

      4. Hold the windshield glass using protective tape until the applied adhesive becomes hard.
        NOTE: Do not drive the vehicle for the time described in the table below.

        Minimum time 

      TEMPERATURE SPECIFICATION TABLE

      Temperature Minimum time prior to driving vehicle
      35°C (95°F) 1 hour and 30 minutes
      20°C (68°F) 5 hours
      5°C (41°F) 24 hours
      Fig 9: Identifying Windshield & Adhesive
      G04981130Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. CHECK FOR LEAKS AND REPAIR 
    1. After the adhesive has hardened, apply water from the outside of the vehicle. Check that no water leaks into the cabin.
    2. If water leaks into the cabin, allow the water to dry and add adhesive.
    3. Remove the protective tape.
  7. INSTALL ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  8. INSTALL FRONT ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY 
  9. INSTALL VISOR HOLDER 
  10. INSTALL VISOR ASSEMBLY LH 
  11. INSTALL VISOR ASSEMBLY RH 
  12. INSTALL ROOF CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY 
  13. INSTALL FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH 
  14. INSTALL FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH 
  15. INSTALL FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH 
  16. INSTALL FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH 
  17. INSTALL INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY 
  18. INSTALL INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR STAY HOLDER COVER 
  19. INSTALL RAIN SENSOR (w/ Rain Sensor) 
    Fig 10: Identifying Rain Sensor Tape Application Area
    G05266798Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. If reusing the rain sensor:

      Install the new rain sensor tape.

      1. Remove the used rain sensor tape from the windshield glass or rain sensor.
      2. Apply the new rain sensor tape on the lens surface of the rain sensor indicated by the hatched area.
        NOTE:
        • Make sure that no dust or fingerprints are on the tape surface.
        • Apply the tape securely.
    2. Install the rain sensor.
      NOTE:
      • If reusing the windshield:

        Check that no rain sensor tape remains on the windshield after removing the rain sensor. If tape remains, remove it.

      • Clean the glass face with a shop rag, etc.
  20. INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
  21. INSTALL FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL RH 
  22. INSTALL FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL LH 
  23. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
  24. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH 
  25. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH 
  26. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT 

    HINT:

    See HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING