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Windshield Glass: Installation

  1. INSTALL NO. 2 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER 
    1. Apply Primer G to the glass where the spacers will be installed.
      NOTE:
      • Allow the primer to dry for 3 minutes or more.
      • Throw away any leftover primer.
      • Do not apply too much primer.
    2. Install 2 new spacers onto the glass as shown in the illustration.
    Fig 1: Identifying Windshield Glass Stopper Dimension
    G05586502Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    Standard measurement 

    AREA SPECIFIED CONDITION REFERENCE

    Area Specified Condition
    a 7.7 mm (0.303 in.)
    b 40.0 mm (1.575 in.)
  2. INSTALL NO. 1 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER 
    1. Install 2 new stoppers to the vehicle body as shown in the illustration.
  3. INSTALL WINDOW GLASS ADHESIVE DAM 
    1. Apply Primer G to the glass where the glass adhesive dams will be installed.
      NOTE:
      • Allow the primer to dry for 3 minutes or more.
      • Throw away any leftover primer.
      • Do not apply too much primer.
      Fig 2: Installing Stoppers To Vehicle Body
      G05161527Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the peeling paper from the adhesive part of the dam. Install the dam (adhesive side) to the glass (Primer G area), but exclude the spacer area A as shown in the illustration.
    Fig 3: Identifying Window Glass Dimension
    G05586504Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    Standard measurement 

    AREA SPECIFIED CONDITION REFERENCE

    Area Specified Condition
    a 11.5 mm (0.452 in.)
    Fig 4: Installing Windshield Outside Moulding
    G05586505Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. INSTALL FRONT WINDOW MOULDING INNER CENTER 
    1. Using a brush or sponge, coat the edge of the glass and the contact surface with Primer G.
      NOTE:
      • Allow the primer to dry for 3 minutes or more.
      • Throw away any leftover primer.
      • Do not apply too much primer.
    2. Install the windshield outside moulding, as shown in the illustration.
    NOTE: Do not drive the vehicle for the amount of time written in the table below.
    TEMPERATURE CHART

    Temperature Usage Time Frame
    35°C (95°F) 15 minutes
    20°C (68°F) 1 hour 40 minutes
    5°C(41°F) 8 hours
    Fig 5: Installing Windshield Glass
    G05586506Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. INSTALL WINDSHIELD GLASS 
    1. Position the glass.
      1. Using suction cups, place the glass in the correct position.
      2. Check that the entire contact surface of the glass rim is perfectly even.
      3. Place matchmarks on the glass and vehicle body on the locations indicated in the illustration.

        HINT:

        • Placing matchmarks is only necessary when installing new glass. If it is the reused glass, matchmarks should already be present.
        • When reusing the glass, check and correct the matchmark positions.
        NOTE: Check that the stoppers are attached to the vehicle body correctly.
      4. Using suction cups, remove the glass.
      Fig 6: Applying Primer M To Exposed Part Of Vehicle Body
      G05161530Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using a brush, apply Primer M to the exposed part of the vehicle body.
      NOTE:
      • Allow the primer to dry for 3 minutes or more.
      • Do not apply primer to the adhesive.
      • Throw away any leftover primer.
      • Do not apply too much primer.
    3. Using a brush or sponge, apply Primer G to the contact surface of the glass.
      Fig 7: Applying Primer G To Contact Surface Of Glass
      G05586508Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT:

      If the primer is applied to an area that is not specified, apply white gasoline to a clean cloth and wipe off the excess primer.

      NOTE:
      • Allow the primer to dry for 3 minutes or more.
      • Throw away any leftover primer.
      • Do not apply too much primer.
    4. Apply adhesive to the glass.

      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 written in the table below.

        Usage time frame 

        TEMPERATURE CHART

        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. Apply adhesive to the glass as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 8: Applying Adhesive To Glass
      G05586509Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Standard measurement 

      AREA SPECIFIED CONDITION REFERENCE

      Area Specified Condition
      a 12.0 mm (0.472 in.)
      b 8.0 mm (0.315 in.)
      c 5.0 mm (0.196 in.)
      d 28.3 mm (1.114 in.)
      Fig 9: Installing Glass To Vehicle Body
      G05586510Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Install the glass to the vehicle body.
      1. Using suction cups, position the glass so that the matchmarks are aligned. Press it in gently along the rim.
      2. Lightly press the outer surface of the glass to ensure that it is securely fit to the vehicle body.
        NOTE:
        • Check that the stoppers are attached to the vehicle body correctly.
        • Check that the vehicle body and glass have a small gap between them.
      3. Hold the glass in place securely with protective tape or equivalent until the adhesive hardens.
    6. w/ Windshield deicer:

    Install the clip and connect the connector.

  6. INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER  (See FRONT WIPER RUBBER )
  7. INSTALL NO. 2 WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING FASTENER 
    1. Install the moulding fastener with the 2 clips and double-sided tape.
  8. INSTALL NO. 1 WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING FASTENER 
    1. Install the moulding fastener with the 2 clips and double-sided tape.
    Fig 10: Identifying Moulding Fastener Clips
    G05586511Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. INSTALL NO. 2 WINDSHIELD MOULDING OUTSIDE LH 
    1. Install the moulding with claw and clip.
  10. INSTALL NO. 2 WINDSHIELD MOULDING OUTSIDE RH 
    1. Install the moulding with claw and clip.
  11. INSTALL FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL LH  (See FRONT WIPER RUBBER )
  12. INSTALL FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL RH  (See FRONT WIPER RUBBER )
  13. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH  (See FRONT WIPER RUBBER )
  14. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH  (See FRONT WIPER RUBBER )
    Fig 11: Identifying Moulding Claw And Clip
    G05586493Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  15. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP  (See FRONT WIPER RUBBER )
  16. INSTALL ROOF HEAD LINING 
    1. Install the roof headlining (see INSTALLATION ).
  17. INSTALL VISOR HOLDER  (See FUEL LID LOCK CONTROL )
  18. INSTALL VISOR ASSEMBLY LH  (See FUEL LID LOCK CONTROL )
  19. INSTALL VISOR ASSEMBLY RH  (See FUEL LID LOCK CONTROL )
  20. INSTALL ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See FUEL LID LOCK CONTROL )
  21. INSTALL ASSIST GRIP COVER  (See FUEL LID LOCK CONTROL )
  22. INSTALL ROOM LIGHT ASSEMBLY  (See INSPECTION )
  23. INSTALL INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY  (See INSPECTION )
  24. INSTALL FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH  (See FUEL LID LOCK CONTROL )
  25. INSTALL FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH  (See FUEL LID LOCK CONTROL )
  26. INSTALL FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH 
  27. INSTALL FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH 
  28. INSPECT FOR LEAKS AND REPAIR 
    1. Conduct a leak test after the adhesive has completely hardened.
    2. Seal any leaks with auto glass sealer.
  29. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL