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Windshield Glass: Replacement

HINT:

  1. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSY (See step 37 in  REPLACEMENT  ) 
    1. Remove the front door opening trim weatherstrip LH and RH.
    2. Remove the front pillar garnish LH and RH.
    3. w/ Rain sensor:

      Remove the rain sensor.

      1. Pull the stopper downward to release it, as shown in Fig 1 , and remove the rain sensor.
      2. Disconnect the connector.
      Fig 1: Removing Rain Sensor
      G03000237Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Remove the inner rear view mirror together with the center visor.
    5. Remove the map lamp.
    6. Remove the visor LH and RH.
    7. Remove the 2 visor holders.
    8. Remove the assist grip.
    9. Partially remove the roof headlining.

    HINT:

    Do not remove the roof headlining completely. Slightly lower the front section of the roof headlining so that the windshield glass can be removed later in step  8.

  2. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSY (See step 5 in  REPLACEMENT  ) 
    1. Remove the hood to cowl top seal.
    2. Remove the 2 pillar pads No. 4.
    3. Remove the front wiper arm LH and RH.
    4. Remove the cowl top ventilator louver.
  3. w/ Water pipe: 

    DISCONNECT WATER PIPE 

    NOTE: When disconnecting the water pipe, be sure to cover the water pipe with a cloth to prevent coolant from spilling onto other parts.
  4. REMOVE WINDSHIELD MOLDING OUTSIDE LH 
    1. Using a molding remover, remove the windshield molding outside.
    Fig 2: Removing Windshield Molding Outside
    G03000238Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. REMOVE WINDSHIELD MOLDING OUTSIDE RH 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

  6. REMOVE WINDSHIELD MOLDING OUTSIDE CLIP 
    1. Using a drill of less than phis 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 10 windshield molding outside clips.
    Fig 3: Removing Windshield molding Outside Clip
    G03000239Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. REMOVE WINDSHIELD MOLDING OUTER UPPER 
    1. Using a knife, cut off the molding, as shown in Fig 4 .
      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 4: Removing Windshield Molding Outer Upper
    G03000240Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS 
    1. From the interior, insert piano wires between the vehicle body and glass, as shown in Fig 5 .
      Fig 5: Inserting Piano Wires Between Vehicle Body And Glass
      G03000241Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Tie objects that can serve as handles (for example, wooden blocks) to all wire ends.

      HINT:

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

      Fig 6: Applying Protective Tape To Outer Surface Of Vehicle Body
      G03000242Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      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.
    3. Cut through the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the glass.
    4. Disengage the stoppers.
    5. Using a suction cup, remove the glass.
    NOTE: Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when removing the glass.
  9. CLEAN WINDSHIELD GLASS 
    1. Using a scraper, remove the damaged stoppers, dam 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 7: Cleaning Windshield Glass
    G03000243Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. CLEAN VEHICLE BODY 
    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.

        HINT:

        Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible.

        NOTE: Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
      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 8: Cleaning Vehicle Body
      G03000244Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. 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 Fig 9 .
    3. Fig 9: Installing Windshield Glass Stopper No. 2
      G03000245Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    Specification: 

    WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER NO. 2

    Area Measurement
    A 9.1 mm (0.358 in.)
    B 40.0 mm (1.575 in.)
    C 12.5 mm (0.492 in.)
  12. INSTALL WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER NO. 1 
    1. Install 2 new stoppers to the vehicle body, as shown in Fig 10 .
    Fig 10: Installing Windshield Glass Stopper No. 1
    G03000246Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  13. INSTALL WINDSHIELD GLASS RETAINER 
    1. Install 2 new retainers onto the glass, as shown in Fig 11 .
    Fig 11: Installing Windshield Glass Retainer
    G03000247Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  14. 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 Fig 12 .
    3. Fig 12: Installing Window Glass Adhesive Dam
      G03000248Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    Specification: 

    WINDOW GLASS ADHESIVE DAM

    Area Measurement
    A 7 mm (0.276 in.)
  15. INSTALL WINDSHIELD GLASS 
    1. 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.

        HINT:

        When reusing the glass, check and correct the reference mark positions.

        NOTE: Check that the stoppers are attached to the vehicle body correctly.
      4. Remove the glass.
      Fig 13: Positioning Glass Using Suction Cup
      G03000249Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. 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.
      Fig 14: Coating Exposed Part Of Vehicle Body With Primer M
      G03000250Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Using a brush or sponge, coat the edge of the glass and the contact surface with Primer G.

      HINT:

      If an 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 15: Coating Edge Of Glass And Contact Surface With Primer G
      G03000251Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Apply adhesive.
      1. Adhesive: Part No. 08850-00801 or equivalent 
      Fig 16: Applying Adhesive (W/O Water Pipe)
      G03000252Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Fig 17: Applying Adhesive (W/Water Pipe)
      G03000253Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. Cut off the tip of the cartridge nozzle, as shown in Fig 16 and Fig 17 .

        HINT:

        After cutting off the tip, use all adhesive within the time described in USAGE TIMEFRAME REFERENCE TABLE  .

        Usage timeframe: 

        USAGE TIMEFRAME REFERENCE TABLE

        Temperature Usage Timeframe
        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 Fig 16 and Fig 17 .

      Specification: 

      MEASUREMENT AREA SPECIFICATION TABLE

      Area Measurement
      a 12.5 mm (0.492 in.)
      b 8.0 mm (0.315 in.)
      c 3.0 mm (0.118 in.)
    5. Install the glass to the vehicle body.
      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.
        Fig 18: Positioning Glass Using Suction Cup
        G03000254Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      2. Lightly press the front surface of the glass to ensure that the glass is securely fit to the vehicle body.
      3. Using a scraper, remove any excess or protruding adhesive.

      HINT:

      Apply adhesive onto the glass rim.

      NOTE: Do not drive the vehicle for the amount of time described in the table below.
      Fig 19: Removing Excess Or Protruding Adhesive
      G03000255Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Minimum time: 

      TEMPERATURE/DRIVE TIME FRAME TABLE

      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
  16. CHECK FOR LEAKS AND REPAIR 
    1. Conduct a leak test after the adhesive has completely hardened.
    2. Seal any leaks with auto glass sealer.
  17. INSTALL WINDSHIELD molding OUTER UPPER 
    1. Apply adhesive to the molding installation area between the glass and the vehicle body.
      Fig 20: Applying Adhesive To Molding Installation Area
      G03000256Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Place new molding onto the vehicle body and tap it by hand.
    Fig 21: Placing Molding On Vehicle Body
    G03000257Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  18. INSTALL WINDSHIELD GLASS SEAL 
    1. Clean the installation area.
    2. Attach new seals, as shown in Fig 22 .
    Fig 22: Installing Windshield Glass Seal
    G03000258Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  19. INSTALL WINDSHIELD MOLDING OUTSIDE CLIP 
    1. Using an air riveter equipped with a nose piece, strike rivets into the body panel to install the windshield molding outside clips to the body panel, as shown in Fig 23 .
    Fig 23: Installing Windshield Molding Outside Clip
    G03000259Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    NOTE: Position the rivets perpendicularly to the surface. Using the riveter on an incorrectly positioned rivet will bend and damage the rivet's mandrel.
    Fig 24: Positioning Rivets Perpendicularly To Surface
    G03000260Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  20. INSTALL WINDSHIELD MOLDING OUTSIDE LH 
    1. Install the windshield molding outside, as shown in Fig 25 .
    2. Fig 25: Installing Windshield Molding Outside
      G03000261Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  21. INSTALL WINDSHIELD MOLDING OUTSIDE RH 
    1. Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
  22. w/ Rain sensor: 

    INSTALL RAIN SENSOR 

    1. If reusing the rain sensor:

      Install new rain sensor tape.

      1. Remove the used rain sensor tape from the windshield glass or rain sensor.
      2. Apply new rain sensor tape on the rain sensor lens surface, indicated by the diagonal lines in Fig 26 .
      NOTE:
      • Keep the tape's exposed adhesive free from dust and fingerprints.
      • Apply the tape exactly according to the measurements. Do not apply tape outside of the specified area.
      • Fig 26: Installing Rain Sensor (W/Rain Sensor)
        G03000262Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Specification: 

      RAIN SENSOR TAPE

      Area Measurement
      A 10.0 mm (0.394 in.)
      B 11.0 mm (0.433 in.)
    2. Install the rain sensor.
      NOTE:
      • If reusing the windshield glass:

        Make sure that the windshield glass has no residual rain sensor tape from the rain sensor removal process. Remove the tape if necessary.

      • Clean the glass surface with a cloth.
      1. Connect the connector.
      2. Peel the separation paper from the rain sensor tape.
      3. Securely attach the rain sensor to the bracket.
      4. Push the stopper upward.
      Fig 27: Installing Rain Sensor
      G03000263Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  23. w/ Water pipe: 

    CONNECT WATER PIPE 

  24. w/ Water pipe: 

    REFILL ENGINE COOLANT (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 

  25. w/ Water pipe: 

    CHECK FOR ENGINE COOLANT LEAKS (See  ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION  )