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Installation [09/2014 - 11/2017]: Procedure

  1. INSTALL NO. 1 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER (for 2-piece Type) 
    1. Install 2 new No. 1 windshield glass stoppers to the vehicle body as shown in the illustration.
      GTY517847Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT: 

      Only 2-piece type windshield glass stoppers are provided as supply parts. Use 2-piece type stoppers as replacements even if 1-piece type stoppers were originally installed.

  2. INSTALL NO. 2 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER (for 2-piece Type) 
    1. Using a brush or sponge, coat the installation area of 2 new No. 2 windshield glass stoppers with primer G.
      NOTE:
      • Do not apply too much primer G.
      • Allow the primer G to dry for 3 minutes or more.
      • Throw away any leftover primer G.

      HINT: 

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

    2. Install the 2 new No. 2 windshield glass stoppers to the windshield glass as shown in the illustration.
      GTY515081Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *A Back Side
      *a Ceramic Notch
      *b Windshield Glass Edge Side

      Standard Dimension

      Area Dimension
      a 14.2 mm (0.559 in.)

      HINT: 

      Only 2-piece type windshield glass stoppers are provided as supply parts. Use 2-piece type stoppers as replacements even if 1-piece type stoppers were originally installed.

  3. INSTALL WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING 
    1. Using a brush or sponge, coat the installation area of a new windshield outside moulding with primer G.
      NOTE:
      • Do not apply too much primer G.
      • Allow the primer G to dry for 3 minutes or more.
      • Throw away any leftover primer G.

      HINT: 

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

    2. Install the new windshield outside moulding to the windshield glass as shown in the illustration.
      GTY507672Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *A Back Side
      *a Edge Of Curved Surface

      Standard Dimension

      Area Dimension
      a 7.15 mm (0.281 in.)
  4. INSTALL NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL CUSHION 
    1. Using a brush or sponge, coat the installation area of a new No. 1 instrument panel cushion with primer G.
      NOTE:
      • Do not apply too much primer G.
      • Allow the primer G to dry for 3 minutes or more.
      • Throw away any leftover primer G.

      HINT: 

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

    2. Install the new No. 1 instrument panel cushion to the windshield glass as shown in the illustration.
      GTY507874Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *A Back Side - -
      *a Ceramic Notch *b Windshield Glass Edge Side

      Standard Dimension

      Area Dimension
      a 102.5 mm (4.04 in.)
      b 174.1 mm (6.85 in.)
      c 74.3 mm (2.93 in.)
  5. INSTALL FRONT WINDOW INNER MOULDING COVER LH 
    1. Using a brush or sponge, coat the installation area of a new front window inner moulding cover LH with primer G.
      NOTE:
      • Do not apply too much primer G.
      • Allow the primer G to dry for 3 minutes or more.
      • Throw away any leftover primer G.

      HINT: 

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

    2. Install the new front window inner moulding cover LH to the windshield glass as shown in the illustration.
      GTY521117Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *A Back Side - -
      *a Ceramic Notch *b Windshield Glass Edge Side

      Standard Dimension

      Area Dimension
      a 9.0 mm (0.354 in.)
      b 69.6 mm (2.74 in.)
      c 5.0 mm (0.197 in.)
  6. INSTALL WINDOW GLASS ADHESIVE DAM 
    1. Cut a new window glass adhesive dam so that it is the appropriate size as shown in the illustration.
      GTY444952Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Cut

      Standard Dimension

      Area Dimension
      a 2762 mm (109 in.)
    2. Using a brush or sponge, coat the installation area of the new window glass adhesive dam with primer G.
      NOTE:
      • Do not apply too much primer G.
      • Allow the primer G to dry for 3 minutes or more.
      • Throw away any leftover primer G.

      HINT: 

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

    3. Install the window glass adhesive dam to the windshield glass as shown in the illustration.
      GTY498205Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *A Back Side - -
      *a window glass adhesive dam positioning ceramic notch *b window glass adhesive dam positioning center line

      Standard Dimension

      Area Dimension
      a 11.5 mm (0.453 in.)
      b 89.0 mm (3.50 in.)
  7. INSTALL WINDSHIELD GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Position the windshield glass sub-assembly.
      GTY498739Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Matchmark
      1. Using suction cups, place the windshield glass sub-assembly in the correct position.
      2. Check that the whole contact surface of the windshield glass sub-assembly rim is perfectly even.
      3. Align the matchmarks on the windshield glass sub-assembly and vehicle body.
        NOTE:

        Check that the windshield glass stoppers are engaged to the vehicle body correctly.

      4. Remove the windshield glass sub-assembly.
    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 M.
      • Allow the primer M to dry for 3 minutes or more.
      • Throw away any leftover primer M.

      HINT: 

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

    3. Using a brush or sponge, coat the application area of adhesive with primer G.
      GTY511837Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *A Back Side - -
      *a Adhesive center position *b Ceramic Notch
      Primer G - -

      Standard Dimension

      Area Dimension
      a 11.0 mm (0.433 in.)
      b 8.3 mm (0.327 in.)
      c 6.5 mm (0.256 in.)
      d 19.0 mm (0.748 in.)
      NOTE:
      • Do not apply too much primer G.
      • Allow the primer G to dry for 3 minutes or more.
      • Throw away any leftover primer G.

      HINT: 

      • Apply primer G onto the ceramic notches.
      • If an area other than specified is coated by accident, wipe off the primer G with a clean piece of cloth before it dries.
    4. Apply adhesive to the windshield glass sub-assembly.

      Adhesive

      Toyota Genuine Windshield Glass Adhesive (High modulus Type) or Equivalent

      1. Cut off the tip of the cartridge nozzle as shown in the illustration.
        GTY446207Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        *a Nozzle

        Standard Dimension

        Area Dimension
        a 12.0 mm (0.472 in.) or more
        b 8.0 mm (0.315 in.) or more
      2. Load the sealer gun with the cartridge.
      3. Apply adhesive to the windshield glass sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.
        GTY496324Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        *A Back Side - -
        *a Adhesive center position *b Ceramic Notch
        Adhesive - -

        Standard Dimension

        Area Dimension
        a 4.0 mm (0.157 in.)
        b 4.0 mm (0.157 in.)
        c 4.0 mm (0.157 in.)
        d 8.0 mm (0.315 in.)
        e 4.0 mm (0.157 in.)

        HINT: 

        Apply adhesive onto the ceramic notches.

    5. Install the windshield glass sub-assembly.
      GTY498739Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Matchmark
      1. Using suction cups, position the windshield glass sub-assembly so that the matchmarks are aligned, and press it in gently along the rim.
        NOTE:
        • Check that the windshield glass stoppers are engaged to the vehicle body correctly.
        • Check the clearance between the vehicle body and windshield glass sub-assembly.
      2. Lightly press the front surface of the windshield glass sub-assembly to ensure that the windshield glass is securely fit to the vehicle body.

        HINT: 

        Press the glass with a force of 98 N (10 kgf, 22.0 lbf) or more.

      3. Using a scraper, remove any excess or protruding adhesive.
      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 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
    6. w/ Windshield Deicer System:
      1. Connect the connector.
  8. INSPECT FOR LEAK 
    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.
  9. INSTALL ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to INSTALLATION [09/2014 - 11/2017]

  10. INSTALL LANE DEPARTURE WARNING CAMERA (w/ Lane Departure Alert System) 

    Refer to INSTALLATION [09/2014 - 11/2017]

  11. INSTALL RAIN SENSOR (w/ Rain Sensor) 

    Refer to INSTALLATION [09/2014 - 11/2017]

  12. INSTALL INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to INSTALLATION [09/2014 - 11/2017]

  13. INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  14. INSTALL COWL TOP SILENCER PAD LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  15. INSTALL COWL TOP SILENCER PAD RH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5

  16. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6

  17. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7

  18. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8

  19. INSTALL WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  20. INSTALL WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.