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Windshield Glass: Installation

  1. INSTALL NO. 1 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER 
    1. Install 2 new stoppers to the vehicle body, as shown in Fig 1 .
    Fig 1: Installing No. 1 Windshield Glass Stopper
    G04050752Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL NO. 2 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER 
    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.
    Fig 2: Installing Windshield Glass Stoppers Onto Glass
    G04050753Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    Standard dimension 

    NO. 2 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER STANDARD DIMENSION TABLE

    Area Dimension
    A 40.0 mm (1.575 in.)
    B 30.0 mm (1.181 in.)
    C 25.0 mm (0.984 in.)
    D 14.2 mm (0.559 in.)
  3. INSTALL WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOLDING 
    1. Using a brush or sponge, coat the edge of the glass and the contact surface with Primer G.
      NOTE:
      • Allow the primer coating to dry for 3 minutes or more.
      • Do not coat the adhesive with Primer G.
      • Do not keep any of the opened Primer G for later use.
    2. Install the windshield outside molding, as shown in Fig 3 .

      Standard dimension 

      WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOLDING STANDARD DIMENSION TABLE

      Area Dimension
      a 2.0 mm (0.079 in.)
      Fig 3: Installing Windshield Outside Molding
      G04050754Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. INSTALL WINDSHIELD GLASS ADHESIVE DAM 
    1. Coat the installation part of the dam with Primer G.
      NOTE:
      • Allow the primer coating to dry for 3 minutes or more.
      • Do not apply too much primer.
    2. Install a new dam, applying double-sided tape all the way around the glass except where the dam is installed.
    Fig 4: Installing Windshield Glass Adhesive Dam
    G04050755Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    Standard dimension 

    WINDSHIELD GLASS ADHESIVE DAM STANDARD DIMENSION TABLE

    Area Dimension
    a 9.5 mm (0.374 in.)
  5. INSTALL WINDSHIELD GLASS 
    1. Clean and shape the contact surface of the vehicle body.
      1. Using a knife, cut away any rough adhesive on the contact surface of the vehicle body to ensure the appropriate surface shape.
        NOTE: Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

        HINT:

        Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible.

      2. Clean the contact surface of the vehicle body with a piece of shop rag saturated with cleaner.

        HINT:

        Even if all the adhesive has been removed, clean the vehicle body.

      Fig 5: Cleaning And Shaping Contact Surface Of Vehicle Body
      G04050756Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Position the glass.
      1. Using a suction cup, place the glass in the correct position.
      2. Check that the whole contact surface of the glass rim is perfectly even.
      3. Place reference marks between the glass and vehicle body.
        NOTE: Check that the stoppers are attached to the vehicle body correctly.

        HINT:

        When reusing the glass, check and correct the reference mark positions.

        Fig 6: Positioning Glass
        G04050757Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      4. Remove the glass.
    3. Using a brush, coat the exposed part of the vehicle body on the vehicle side with Primer M.
      NOTE:
      • Allow the primer coating to dry for 3 minutes or more.
      • Do not coat the adhesive with Primer M.
      • Do not keep any of the opened Primer M for later use.
      Fig 7: Coating Exposed Part Of Vehicle Body With Primer M
      G04050758Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Using a brush or sponge, coat the edge of the glass and the contact surface with Primer G.
      Fig 8: Coating Edge Of Glass And Contact Surface With Primer G
      G04050759Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Standard dimension 

      STANDARD DIMENSION TABLE

      Area Dimension
      a 10.2 mm (0.402 in.)
      b 4.0 mm (0.158 in.)
      c 7.0 mm (0.276 in.)
      d 10.2 mm (0.402 in.)
      e 3.0 mm (0.118 in.)
      f 4.0 mm (0.158 in.)
      NOTE:
      • 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.

    5. Apply adhesive (Adhesive: Part No. 08850-00801 or equivalent).
      1. Cut off the tip of the cartridge nozzle, as shown in Fig 9 .

        HINT:

        After cutting off the tip, use all adhesive within the time described in TACK-FREE TIME DESCRIPTION TABLE  .

        Tack-free time 

        TACK-FREE TIME DESCRIPTION TABLE

        Temperature Tack-free Time
        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. Coat the glass with adhesive.
      Fig 9: Coating Glass With Adhesive
      G04050760Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Standard dimension 

      STANDARD DIMENSION TABLE

      Area Dimension
      a 12.0 mm (0.472 in.)
      b 8.0 mm (0.315 in.)
      c 10.2 mm (0.402 in.)
      d 10.2 mm (0.402 in.)
      e 3.0 mm (0.118 in.)
    6. Install the glass.
      1. Using a suction cup, position the glass so that the reference marks are aligned, and press it in gently along the rim.
        NOTE:
        • Allow the primer coating to dry for 3 minutes or more.
        • Check that the stoppers are attached to the vehicle body correctly.
        • Check the clearance between the vehicle body and glass.
        Fig 10: Positioning Glass Using Suction Cup
        G04050761Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      2. Lightly press the front surface of the glass to ensure a close fit.
      3. Using a scraper, remove any excess or protruding adhesive.
        NOTE: Do not drive the vehicle for the time described in MINIMUM TIME REFERENCE TABLE  .

        Minimum time 

        MINIMUM TIME REFERENCE TABLE

        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

        HINT:

        Apply adhesive onto the glass rim.

      Fig 11: Removing Any Excess Or Protruding Adhesive
      G04050762Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. CHECK FOR LEAKS AND REPAIR 
    1. Conduct a leak test after the adhesive has completely hardened.
    2. Seal any leaks with a sealer gun.
  7. INSTALL ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY (w/o Sliding Roof) (See step 12 in  INSTALLATION  ) 
  8. INSTALL ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY (w/ Sliding Roof) (See step 13 in  INSTALLATION  ) 
  9. INSTALL RAIN SENSOR TAPE (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  10. INSTALL RAIN SENSOR (See step 2 in  INSTALLATION  ) 
  11. INSTALL VISOR HOLDER (See step 14 in  INSTALLATION  ) 
  12. INSTALL VISOR ASSEMBLY LH (See step 15 in  INSTALLATION  ) 
  13. INSTALL VISOR ASSEMBLY RH 
  14. INSTALL VISOR BRACKET COVER (See step 17 in  INSTALLATION  ) 
  15. INSTALL ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY (See step 18 in  INSTALLATION  ) 
  16. INSTALL INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  17. INSTALL MAP LIGHT ASSEMBLY (See step 21 in  INSTALLATION  ) 
  18. INSTALL INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR STAY HOLDER COVER (See step 2 in  INSTALLATION  ) 
  19. INSTALL FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH (See step 84 in  INSTALLATION  ) 
  20. INSTALL FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER LH (See step 27 in  INSTALLATION  ) 
  21. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (w/o Illumination) (See step 88 in  INSTALLATION  ) 
  22. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (w/ Illumination) (See step 90 in  INSTALLATION  ) WS 
  23. INSTALL FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH 
  24. INSTALL FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER RH (See step 18 in  INSTALLATION  ) 
  25. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH (w/o Illumination) 
  26. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH (w/ Illumination) 
  27. INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (See step 3 in  INSTALLATION  ) 
  28. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH (See step 4 in  INSTALLATION  ) 
  29. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH (See step 5 in  INSTALLATION  ) 
  30. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP (See step 6 in  INSTALLATION  ) 
  31. INSTALL NO. 1 WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOLDING CLIP 
  32. INSTALL ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOLDING LH 
  33. INSTALL ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOLDING RH 
  34. INSTALL FRONT UPPER FENDER PROTECTOR LH (See step 9 in  INSTALLATION  ) 
  35. INSTALL FRONT UPPER FENDER PROTECTOR RH 
  36. INSTALL ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH (See step 88 in  INSTALLATION  ) 
  37. INSTALL ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH (See step 87 in  INSTALLATION  ) 
  38. INSTALL COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL (See step 89 in  INSTALLATION  )