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Windshield Glass: Installation: Installation

  1. INSTALL NO. 1 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER 
    Fig 1: View Of Installing Windshield Glass Stoppers
    GTY228645Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Install 2 new stoppers to the vehicle body as shown in the illustration.
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Stopper
      *2 Vehicle Body
  2. INSTALL NO. 2 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER 
    1. Apply Primer G to the glass where the stoppers 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 stoppers to the glass at the locations shown in the illustration.
      Fig 2: Identifying Locations Of New Stoppers
      GTY223160Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Windshield Glass - -
      *a Backside *b Ceramic Notch
      *c Ceramic Line d Center

      Standard

      Area Specified Condition
      a 14.2 mm (0.559 in.)
  3. INSTALL WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE UPPER MOULDING 
    1. Using a brush or sponge, coat the contact surface of the glass and molding with Primer G as shown in the illustration.
      NOTE:
      • Allow the primer coating to dry for 3 minutes or more.
      • Do not coat the adhesive with Primer G.
      • Throw away any leftover primer.
      Fig 3: Identifying Back Side Of Windshield
      GTY219172Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *a Backside - -

      Standard

      Area Specified Condition
      a 6.9 mm (0.272 in.)
    2. Remove the peeling paper from a new windshield outside molding. Install the molding as shown in the illustration.
  4. INSTALL WINDSHIELD GLASS ADHESIVE DAM 
    1. Apply Primer G to the glass where the glass adhesive dam 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. Remove the peeling paper from the adhesive part of a new dam. Install the dam (adhesive side) to the glass (Primer G area), but exclude the area above the notches on the upper part of the glass.
      Fig 4: Identifying Measurements Of Windshield
      GTY235379Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *a Backside *b Ceramic Notch
      *c Dam Center Line - -

      Standard

      Area Specified Condition
      a 9.5 mm (0.374 in.)
      b 37.7 mm (1.48 in.)
  5. INSTALL WINDSHIELD GLASS 
    Fig 5: View Of Installation Of Windshield Glass
    GTY213282Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    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 at the locations indicated in the illustration.

        HINT: 

        • Placing matchmarks is only necessary when installing new glass. When reinstalling the used 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.
        TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

        *a Matchmark
    2. Fig 6: View Of Applying Primer
      GTY210863Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      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, apply Primer M to the exposed part of the vehicle body.
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Primer M
      *2 Adhesive
      *a CORRECT
      *b INCORRECT
    4. Using a brush or sponge, apply Primer G to the contact surface of the glass.
      Fig 7: View Of Applying Premier Type G To The Contact Surface Of Glass
      GTY234526Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Primer M - -
      *a Backside *b Adhesive Center Line

      Standard

      Area Specified Condition
      a 9.5 mm (0.374 in.)
      b 3.0 mm (0.118 in.)
      c 8.0 mm (0.315 in.)
      d 28.1 mm (1.11 in.)
      e 7.0 mm (0.276 in.)

      HINT: 

      If the primer is applied to an area that is not specified, apply non-residue solvent to a clean cloth and wipe off the excess primer before it dries.

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

      Adhesive

      Toyota Genuine Windshield Glass Adhesive or equivalent

      1. Cut off the tip of a 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 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 a sealer gun with the cartridge.
      3. Apply adhesive to the glass as shown in the illustration.
        Fig 8: View Of Loading Sealer To The Glass
        GTY233260Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

        *1 Adhesive - -
        *a Backside *b Adhesive Center Line

        Standard

        Area Specified Condition
        a 12.0 mm (0.472 in.)
        b 8.0 mm (0.315 in.)
        c 9.5 mm (0.374 in.)
        d 3.0 mm (0.118 in.)
    6. Fig 9: View Of Installation Of Windshield Glass
      GTY213282Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    7. 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.
        TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

        *a Matchmark
      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. Fig 10: Identifying Adhesive Applying Area Onto Windshield Glass Rim
        GTY232590Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      4. If necessary, use a scraper to correct the level or position of adhesive that has been applied.

        HINT: 

        Apply adhesive to any areas where the amount of adhesive is inadequate.

        TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

        *1 Dam
        *2 Adhesive
        *3 Windshield Glass
      5. Hold the glass in place securely with protective tape or equivalent until the adhesive hardens.
        NOTE:

        Do not drive the vehicle within the amount of time written 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
    8. w/ Windshield Deicer System:

      Connect the windshield deicer connector.

  6. INSTALL WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING 
    1. Using a brush or sponge, apply Primer G to the glass where the molding will be installed.
      NOTE:
      • Do not apply too much primer.
      • Allow the primer coating to dry for 3 minutes or more.
      • Throw away any leftover primer.

      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. Fig 11: View Of Applying Primer G To The Windshield Outside Molding Area
      GTY233922Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Apply Primer G to the windshield outside molding area "a" shown in the illustration.
    4. Install a new molding to the windshield glass as shown in the illustration.
  7. CHECK FOR LEAK AND REPAIR 
    1. Conduct a leak test after the adhesive has completely hardened.
    2. Seal any leaks with auto glass sealer.
  8. INSTALL ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY 
    1. Return the roof headlining to its original position. Refer to the following procedures . Refer to INSTALLATION .
  9. INSTALL INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY (w/ EC Mirror)  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 1
  10. INSTALL INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR STAY HOLDER COVER (w/ EC Mirror)  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 2
  11. INSTALL INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY (w/o EC Mirror)  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 3
  12. INSTALL MAP LIGHT ASSEMBLY  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 2
  13. INSTALL VISOR HOLDER  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 27
  14. INSTALL VISOR ASSEMBLY LH  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 28
  15. INSTALL VISOR ASSEMBLY RH  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 29
  16. INSTALL VISOR BRACKET COVER LH  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 30
  17. INSTALL VISOR BRACKET COVER RH  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 31
  18. INSTALL ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 34
  19. INSTALL FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 69
  20. INSTALL FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 70
  21. INSTALL NO. 1 ASSIST GRIP  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 71
  22. INSTALL ASSIST GRIP PLUG  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 72
  23. INSTALL FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 73
  24. INSTALL FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 74
  25. INSTALL COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 75
  26. INSTALL COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 76
  27. INSTALL DOOR SCUFF PLATE ASSEMBLY LH  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 77
  28. INSTALL DOOR SCUFF PLATE ASSEMBLY RH  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 78
  29. INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 4
  30. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 6
  31. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 7
  32. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 8
  33. INSTALL FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL LH  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 9
  34. INSTALL FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL RH  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 10
  35. INSTALL FRONT UPPER FENDER PROTECTOR LH  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 11
  36. INSTALL FRONT UPPER FENDER PROTECTOR RH  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 12
  37. INSTALL UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SEAL  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 59
  38. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    NOTE:

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected . Refer to INITIALIZATION .