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Windshield Glass: Installation: Installation

  1. INSTALL NO. 1 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER 
    1. Install 2 new stoppers to the vehicle body, as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 1: Installing No. 1 Windshield Glass Stopper
      GTY122870Courtesy 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, as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 2: Installing Windshield Glass Stoppers Onto Glass
      GTY128885Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Standard dimension

      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 MOULDING 
    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 moulding, as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 3: Identifying Windshield Outside Molding Dimensions
      GTY125749Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Standard dimension

      Area Dimension
      a 2.0 mm (0.079 in.)
  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, as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 4: Identifying Windshield Glass Adhesive Dam Dimension
      GTY118900Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Standard dimension

      Area Dimension
      a 9.5 mm (0.374 in.)
  5. INSTALL WINDSHIELD GLASS 
    1. Clean and shape the contact surface of the vehicle body.
      Fig 5: Identifying Windshield Glass Adhesive
      GTY120026Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      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.

    2. Position the glass.
      Fig 6: Placing Matchmarks Over Glass & Vehicle Body
      GTY140979Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      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.

      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 With Primer M
      GTY119142Courtesy 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 And Contact Surface With Primer G
      GTY118901Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Standard dimension

      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: 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.

        Tack-free time

        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, as shown in the illustration.
        Fig 9: Coating Glass With Adhesive
        GTY137284Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

        Standard dimension

        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.
      Fig 10: Positioning Glass Using Suction Cup
      GTY118897Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      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.
      2. Lightly press the front surface of the glass to ensure a close fit.
      3. Using a scraper, remove any excess or protruding adhesive.
        Fig 11: Identifying Windshield, Adhesive And Dam
        GTY141041Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        NOTE:

        Do not drive the vehicle for the time described in the table below.

        Minimum time

        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.

    7. Connect each connector.
  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)  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 12
  8. INSTALL ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY (w/ Sliding Roof)  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 13
  9. INSTALL RAIN SENSOR TAPE  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 1
  10. INSTALL RAIN SENSOR  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 2
  11. INSTALL VISOR HOLDER  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 14
  12. INSTALL VISOR ASSEMBLY LH  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 15
  13. INSTALL VISOR ASSEMBLY RH 
  14. INSTALL VISOR BRACKET COVER  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 17
  15. INSTALL ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 18
  16. INSTALL INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 1
  17. INSTALL MAP LIGHT ASSEMBLY  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 21
  18. INSTALL INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR STAY HOLDER COVER  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 2
  19. INSTALL FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 84
  20. INSTALL FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER LH  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 28
  21. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (w/o Illumination)  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 88
  22. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (w/ Illumination)  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 90
  23. INSTALL FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH 
  24. INSTALL FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER RH  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 19
  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  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 3
  28. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 4
  29. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 5
  30. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 6
  31. INSTALL NO. 1 WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING CLIP 
  32. INSTALL ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING LH 
  33. INSTALL ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING RH 
  34. INSTALL FRONT UPPER FENDER PROTECTOR LH  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 9
  35. INSTALL FRONT UPPER FENDER PROTECTOR RH 
  36. INSTALL ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 116
  37. INSTALL ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 115
  38. INSTALL COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 117