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Windshield Glass: Replacement

HINT:

  1. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  2. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  3. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  4. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  5. REMOVE LH VISOR ASSY (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  6. REMOVE RH VISOR ASSY (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  7. REMOVE VISOR HOLDER (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  8. REMOVE ROOF CONSOLE BOX ASSY (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  9. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP ASSY (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  10. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSY (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 

    HINT:

    It is not necessary to completely remove the roof headlining. Slightly lower the front section of the roof headlining so that the windshield glass can be removed later in step 19.

  11. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSY (See  INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSY  ) 
  12. REMOVE FR WIPER ARM LH (See  WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ASSY  ) 
  13. REMOVE FR WIPER ARM RH (See  WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ASSY  ) 
  14. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSY (See  WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ASSY  ) 
  15. REMOVE WINDSHIELD MOLDING OUTSIDE LH 
    1. Put protective tape.
    2. Using a screwdriver, pry out the 5 clips.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    3. Using a screwdriver, pry out the hooks and windshield molding outside LH.

    HINT:

    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  16. REMOVE WINDSHIELD MOLDING OUTSIDE RH 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

    Fig 1: Removing Windshield Molding Outside RH
    G02582244Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  17. REMOVE WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOLDING CLIP NO. 1 
    1. Using a drill of less than phi 4 mm (0.16 in.), gently and perpendicularly place the drill tip onto the rivet and cut the rivet flanges.

      HINT:

      Wind tape around the drill blade so that the drill blade appears approximately 5 mm (0.20 in.) on the edge.

      NOTE:
      • Be sure to gently place the drill perpendicular to the rivet to prevent the rivet hole and the drill itself from being damaged.
      • Be careful as the cut rivet will be very hot.
    2. Even if the flange is taken off, continue drilling and push cut the remaining fragment with the drill.
    3. Remove the windshield outside molding clip No. 1.
      Fig 2: Removing Windshield Outside Molding Clip No. 1
      G02582245Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  18. REMOVE WINDSHIELD MOLDING OUTER UPPER 
    1. Using a knife, cut off the molding, as shown in the illustration.
      NOTE: Be careful not to damage the vehicle body with the knife.
    2. Remove the remaining molding.

    HINT:

    Make a partial cut in the molding. Then pull and remove it by hand.

    Fig 3: Removing Windshield Molding Outer Upper
    G02582246Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  19. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS 
    1. w/ Window defogger:

      Disconnect the connector.

    2. From the interior, insert piano wire between the vehicle body and glass, as shown in the illustration.
    3. Tie objects that can serve as handles (for example, wooden blocks) to all wire ends.
      Fig 4: Inserting Piano Wire Between Vehicle Body And Glass
      G02582247Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT:

      Apply protective tape to the outer surface of the vehicle body to prevent its surface from being scratched.

      NOTE:
      • When separating the glass from the vehicle, be careful not to damage the vehicle's paint or interior/exterior ornaments.
      • To prevent the safety pad from being scratched when removing the glass, place a plastic sheet between the piano wire and safety pad.
    4. Cut through the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the glass.
    5. Disengage the stoppers.
    6. Using a suction cup, remove the glass.
    NOTE: Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when removing the glass.
    Fig 5: Separating Glass From Vehicle
    G02582248Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  20. CLEAN WINDSHIELD GLASS 
    1. Using a scraper, remove the damaged stoppers, dams and adhesive sticking to the glass.
    2. Clean the outer circumference of the glass with white gasoline.
    NOTE:
    • Do not touch the glass surface after cleaning it.
    • Even if using new glass, clean the glass with white gasoline.
      Fig 6: Cleaning Windshield Glass
      G02582249Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  21. INSTALL WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER NO. 2 
    1. Coat the installation part of the stoppers with Primer G.
      NOTE:
      • Allow the primer coating to dry for 3 minutes or more.
      • Throw away any leftover Primer G.
      • Do not apply too much Primer G.
    2. Install 2 new stoppers onto the glass, as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 7: Installing Windshield Glass Stopper No. 2
      G02582250Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    Specification: 

    WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER NO. 2 SPECIFICATION

    Area Measurement
    A 7.1 mm (0.28 in.)
    B 40 mm (1.58 in.)
    C 12.5 mm (0.49 in.)
  22. INSTALL WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER NO. 1 
    1. Install 2 new stoppers to the vehicle body, as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 8: Installing New Stoppers To Vehicle Body
      G02582251Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  23. INSTALL WINDOW GLASS ADHESIVE DAM 
    1. Coat the installation part of the windshield glass adhesive dam with Primer G.
      NOTE:
      • Allow the primer coating to dry for 3 minutes or more.
      • Throw away any leftover Primer G.
      • Do not apply too much Primer G.
    2. Install a new dam, applying double-sided tape all the way around the glass except where the stoppers are installed, as shown in the illustration.
    Fig 9: Installing Window Glass Adhesive Dam
    G02582252Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    Specification: 

    WINDOW GLASS ADHESIVE DAM SPECIFICATION

    Area Measurement
    a 7 mm (0.28 in.)
    b 37 mm (1.46 in.)
  24. INSTALL WINDOW GLASS ADHESIVE DAM NO. 2 
  25. 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 of the 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 10: Cleaning Rough Adhesive On Contact Surface Of Vehicle Body
      G02582253Courtesy 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.

      4. Using a suction cup, remove the glass.
        Fig 11: Positioning Glass
        G02582254Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Using a brush, coat the exposed part of the vehicle body with Primer M.
      NOTE:
      • Allow the primer coating to dry for 3 minutes or more.
      • Do not coat the adhesive with Primer M.
      • Throw away any leftover Primer M.
      • Do not apply too much Primer M.
    4. Using a brush or sponge, coat the edge of the glass and the contact surface with Primer G.

      HINT:

      If the area other than that specified is coated by accident, wipe off the primer with a clean shop rag before it dries

      NOTE:
      • Allow the primer coating to dry for 3 minutes or more.
      • Throw away any leftover Primer G.
      • Do not apply too much Primer G.
        Fig 12: Coating Exposed Part Of Vehicle Body With Primer M
        G02582255Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Apply adhesive.

      Adhesive: Part No. 08850-00801 or equivalent 

      1. Cut off the tip of the cartridge nozzle, as shown in the illustration.
        Fig 13: Applying Adhesive
        G02582256Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

        HINT:

        After cutting off the tip, use all adhesive within the time described in the table below.

        Usage of time frame: 

        USAGE OF TIME FRAME

        Temperature Usage Time frame
        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.

      Specification: 

      ADHESIVE SPECIFICATION

      Area Measurement
      A 8 mm (0.31 in.)
      B 12 mm (0.47 in.)
    6. Install the glass.
      1. Using a suction cup, position the glass so that the reference marks are aligned. 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 that the vehicle body and glass have a small gap between them.
      2. Lightly press the front surface of the glass to ensure that the glass is securely fit to the vehicle body.
        Fig 14: Installing Glass
        G02582257Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      3. Using a scraper, remove any excess or protruding adhesive.

      HINT:

      Apply adhesive on the glass rim.

      NOTE: Do not drive the vehicle for the amount of time described in the table below.
      Fig 15: Removing Any Excess Or Protruding Adhesive
      G02582258Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Minimum time: 

      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
  26. INSTALL WINDSHIELD MOLDING OUTER UPPER 
    1. Place a new molding onto the vehicle body and tap it by hand.
  27. CHECK FOR LEAKS AND REPAIR 
    1. Conduct a leak test after the adhesive has completely hardened.
    2. Seal any leaks with auto glass sealer.
  28. INSTALL WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOLDING CLIP NO. 1 
    1. Using an air riveter or hand riveter with nose piece, strike rivets into the body panel to install the windshield outside molding clip No. 1 to the body panel.
    NOTE:
    • If the rivet is not positioned perpendicularly, it will bend the mandrel.
    • When trigger is then pulled, it may damage the rivet's mandrel.
      Fig 16: Installing Windshield Outside Molding Clip No. 1 To Body Panel
      G02582259Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    NOTE:
    • Do not prize a riveter, because the riveter will be damaged and the mandrel will be bent.
      Fig 17: Identifying Incorrect Way Of Prizing Riveter
      G02582260Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    • Do not tilt the riveter when removing the rivet, because the materials are not tightened firmly.
      Fig 18: Identifying Incorrect Way Of Removing Rivet
      G02582261Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    • Install the rivet while attaching the materials, because they are not tightened firmly.
      Fig 19: Identifying Incorrect Way Of Installing Rivet
      G02582262Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002