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Windshield Glass: Installation

  1. INSTALL NO. 2 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER 
    1. Using a brush or sponge, coat the application area of the No 2 stoppers 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. Install 2 new No 2 stoppers onto the windshield glass, as shown in the illustration.

      HINT:

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

      Standard dimension 

      AREA DIMENSION CHART

      Area Dimension
      A 40 mm (1.574 in.)
      B 20.9 mm (0.822 in.)
      C 10.2 mm (0.401 in.)
      D 23.5 mm (0.925 in.)
      E 12.8 mm (0.503 in.)
      F 10.9 mm (0.429 in.)
      G 19.3 mm (0.759 in.)
      H 47.3 mm (1.862 in.)
      I 17.0 mm (0.669 in.)
      J 42.6 mm (1.677 in.)
      K 12.3 mm (0.484 in.)
      Fig 1: Identifying 2-Piece Type No. 2 Stoppers
      G05253622Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL WINDSHIELD GLASS RETAINER 
    1. Using a brush or sponge, coat the application area of the retainers 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. Install 2 new retainers onto the windshield glass, as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 2: Identifying Retainers Onto Windshield Glass
      G05837961Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSTALL NO. 1 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER 
    1. Install 2 new No. 1 stoppers to the vehicle body, as shown in the illustration.

      HINT:

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

      Fig 3: Identifying 2-Piece Type No. 1 Stoppers
      G05837962Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. INSTALL WINDSHIELD MOULDING OUTSIDE (for Standard) 
    1. Using a brush or sponge, coat the application area of moulding 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. Install a new moulding onto the windshield glass, as shown in the illustration.

      Standard dimension 

      AREA DIMENSION CHART

      Area Dimension
      A 6.4 mm (0.252 in.)
      Fig 4: Identifying Moulding Onto Windshield Glass
      G05253625Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. INSTALL WINDSHIELD MOULDING OUTSIDE UPPER (for Glass Roof) 
    1. Using a brush or sponge, coat the application area of moulding 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. Install a new moulding onto the windshield glass, as shown in the illustration.

      Standard dimension 

      AREA DIMENSION CHART

      Area Dimension
      A 25.9 mm (1.019 in.)
      Fig 5: Identifying Moulding Onto Windshield Glass
      G05253626Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. INSTALL WINDSHIELD MOULDING OUTSIDE LH (for Glass Roof) 
    1. Using a brush or sponge, coat the application area of moulding 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. Install a new moulding onto the windshield glass, as shown in the illustration.

      Standard dimension 

      AREA DIMENSION CHART

      Area Dimension
      A 6.4 mm (0.252 in.)
      Fig 6: Identifying Moulding Onto Windshield Glass
      G05253627Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. INSTALL WINDSHIELD MOULDING OUTSIDE RH (for Glass Roof) 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.

  8. 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. Install a new adhesive dam onto the windshield glass, as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 7: Identifying Adhesive Dam Onto Windshield Glass
      G05837966Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. 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. Align the matchmarks on the windshield glass and vehicle body.
        NOTE: Check that the windshield glass stoppers are attached to the vehicle body correctly.
      4. Remove the windshield glass assembly.
        Fig 8: Aligning Matchmarks On Windshield Glass And Vehicle Body
        G05253629Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. 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.

      Standard dimension 

      AREA DIMENSION CHART

      Area Dimension
      A 20.0 mm (0.787 in)
      B 43.7 mm (1.720 in.)
      C 70.2 mm (2.763 in.)
      Fig 9: Coating Installation Surface On Vehicle Body With Primer M
      G05253630Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. 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.

      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.

      Standard dimension 

      AREA DIMENSION CHART

      Area Dimension
      a 8.7 mm (0.342 in.)
      b 12 0 mm (0 472 in.)
      c 28.6 mm (1.126 in.)
      d 12.0 mm (0.472 in.)
      e 8 7 mm (0.342 in.)
      f 12.0 mm (0.472 in.)
      g 12.0 mm (0.472 in.)
      h 6.4 mm (0.252 in.)
      Fig 10: Coating Application Area Of Adhesive With Primer G
      G05253631Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Apply adhesive (Adhesive: TOYOTA genuine windshield glass adhesive 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 described in the table below.

        Usage time frame 

        TEMPERATURE CHART

        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, as shown in the illustration.

        Standard dimension 

        AREA DIMENSION CHART

        Area Dimension
        a 8.7 mm (0.342 in.)
        b 28.6 mm (1.126 in.)
        c 8.7 mm (0.342 in.)
        d 6.4 mm (0.252 in.)
        e 12.0 mm (0.472 in.)
        f 8.0 mm (0.315 in.)
        Fig 11: Applying Adhesive To Windshield Glass
        G05253632Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. 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.
          Fig 12: Installing Windshield Glass Assembly Using Suction Cup
          G05253633Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      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 applied adhesive becomes hard
        NOTE: Do not drive the vehicle for the time described in the table below.
        Fig 13: Identifying Adhesive And Dam Position
        G05014950Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

        Minimum time 

        TEMPERATURE CHART

        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
  10. 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.
  11. INSTALL ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY (for Standard) 

    Return the front section of the roof headlining assembly to the original position (See INSTALLATION ).

  12. INSTALL ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY (for Glass Roof) 

    Return the front section of the roof headlining assembly to the original position (See INSTALLATION ).

  13. INSTALL ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION ).
  14. INSTALL VISOR HOLDER  (See INSTALLATION ).
  15. INSTALL VISOR ASSEMBLY LH  (See INSTALLATION ).
  16. INSTALL VISOR ASSEMBLY RH  (See INSTALLATION ).
  17. INSTALL VISOR BRACKET COVER  (See INSTALLATION ).
  18. INSTALL ROOF CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION ).
  19. INSTALL FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH  (See INSTALLATION ).
  20. INSTALL SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL LH  (See INSTALLATION ).
  21. INSTALL FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER LH  (See INSTALLATION ).
  22. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH  (See INSTALLATION ).
  23. INSTALL FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH  (See INSTALLATION ).
  24. INSTALL SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL RH  (See INSTALLATION ).
  25. INSTALL FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER RH  (See INSTALLATION ).
  26. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH  (See INSTALLATION ).
  27. INSTALL RAIN SENSOR TAPE (w/ Rain Sensor) 

    HINT:

    This step should be performed only when the rain sensor tape needs to be replaced (see INSTALLATION ).

  28. INSTALL RAIN SENSOR (w/ Rain Sensor)  (See INSTALLATION )
  29. INSTALL RAIN SENSOR COVER (w/ Rain Sensor)  (See INSTALLATION )
  30. INSTALL INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION ).
  31. INSTALL INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR STAY HOLDER COVER  (See INSTALLATION ).
  32. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN NO. 1 SLIDING ROOF GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Glass Roof)  (See INSTALLATION ).
  33. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
  34. ADJUST NO. 1 SLIDING ROOF GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Glass Roof)  (See INSTALLATION ).
  35. INSTALL SLIDING ROOF SIDE GARNISH LH (for Glass Roof)  (See INSTALLATION ).
  36. INSTALL SLIDING ROOF SIDE GARNISH RH (for Glass Roof)  (See INSTALLATION ).
  37. CHECK FOR WATER LEAKS (for Glass Roof)  (See INSTALLATION ).
  38. INSTALL FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL RH 

    HINT:

    In cases where double-sided tape cannot be reused (see INSTALLATION ).

  39. INSTALL FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL LH 

    HINT:

    In cases where double-sided tape cannot be reused (see INSTALLATION )

  40. INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    NOTE: When installing the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly, hold the front fender to cowl side seals by hand to prevent them from coming off the windshield. The front fender to cowl side seals are attached to the windshield with double-sided tape. Once the front fender to cowl side seals come off, the adhesion of the tape is reduced. The double-sided tape is not available as a supply part. If the tape loses its adhesion, it is necessary to apply new high-heat resistant double-sided tape and install the front fender to cowl side seals to the windshield (see INSTALLATION ).
  41. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  42. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH  (See INSTALLATION )
  43. INSTALL ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH  (See INSTALLATION )
  44. INSTALL ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  45. INSTALL HOOD HINGE COVER (for RH Side)  (See INSTALLATION )
  46. INSTALL HOOD HINGE COVER (for LH Side)  (See INSTALLATION )
  47. INSTALL COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL  (See INSTALLATION )
  48. PERFORM INITIALIZATION 
    NOTE: Some systems need initialization after reconnecting the cable to the negative battery terminal (See INITIALIZATION ).
  49. CHECK SLIDING ROOF SYSTEM (for Glass Roof) 

    (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION ).

  50. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT 

    (See DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM ).

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