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Windshield Glass: Installation

  1. INSTALL WINDSHIELD GLASS NO.1 STOPPER 
    1. Install 2 new stoppers to the vehicle body.
      Fig 1: Identifying Windshield Glass No.1 Stoppers
      G05274276Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL WINDSHIELD GLASS NO. 2 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: Identifying Windshield Glass No. 2 Stopper
      G05274277Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Standard dimension 

      WINDSHIELD DIMENSION TABLE

      Area Dimension
      A 40.0 mm (1.575 in.)
      B 9.0 mm (0.354 in.)
      C 15.0 mm (0.591 in.)
  3. INSTALL WINDSHIELD GLASS RETAINER 
    1. Install a new windshield glass retainer to the glass.
      Fig 3: Identifying Windshield Glass Retainer
      G05274278Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. INSTALL WINDOW 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: Identifying Window Glass Dimension Area
      G05274279Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Standard dimension 

      WINDSHIELD DIMENSION

      Area Dimension
      a 9.5 mm (0.374 in.)
      b 50.0 mm (1.969 in.)
      c 8.0 mm (0.315 in.)
  5. INSTALL WINDOW GLASS NO.2 ADHESIVE DAM 
  6. 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.

        Fig 5: Identifying Area For Applying Adhesive
        G04967156Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      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.

    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.
        Fig 6: Placing Reference Marks Between Glass & Vehicle Body
        G05274281Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        NOTE: Check that the stoppers are attached to the vehicle body correctly.

        HINT:

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

      4. Remove the glass.
    3. Using a brush, coat the exposed part of the vehicle body on the vehicle side with Primer M.
      Fig 7: Coating Exposed Part Of Vehicle Body On Vehicle Side With Primer M
      G05274282Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      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.
    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 & Contact Surface With Primer G
      G05274283Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      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 shop rag before it dries.

    5. 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.

        Tackfree time 

        TEMPERATURE SPECIFICATION TABLE

        Temperature Tackfree 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
        G05274284Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

        Standard dimension 

        ADHESIVE DIMENSION

        Area Dimension
        a 8.0 mm (0.315 in.)
        b 12.0 mm (0.472 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: Identifying Glass Installation Position
          G05274285Courtesy 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: Take care not to 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 30 minutes
        20°C (68°F) 5 hours
        5°C (41°F) 24 hours

        HINT:

        Apply adhesive onto the glass rim.

        Fig 11: Removing Adhesive
        G05274286Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. INSTALL WINDSHIELD MOLDING OUTSIDE 
    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 molding.
  8. CHECK FOR LEAKS AND REPAIR 
    1. Conduct a leak test after the adhesive has completely hardened.
    2. Seal any leaks with auto glass sealer.
  9. INSTALL RAIN SENSOR (w/ Auto Wiper)  (See INSTALLATION )
  10. INSTALL ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  11. INSTALL ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY 
  12. INSTALL VISOR HOLDER 
  13. INSTALL VISOR ASSEMBLY LH 
  14. INSTALL VISOR ASSEMBLY RH 
  15. INSTALL MAP LIGHT ASSEMBLY 
  16. INSTALL FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH 
  17. INSTALL FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH 
  18. INSTALL FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH 
  19. INSTALL FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH 
  20. INSTALL INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  21. INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
  22. INSTALL FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL LH 
  23. INSTALL FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL RH 
  24. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  25. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM RH  (See INSTALLATION )
  26. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
  27. PERFORM INITIALIZATION 
    NOTE: Some systems need initialization when disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal (See INITIALIZATION ).
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