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Windshield Glass: Installation

  1. INSTALL NO. 2 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER (for 2-piece Type) 
    1. Using a brush or sponge, coat the application area of the No. 2 windshield glass stoppers with Primer G.
      NOTE:
      • Do not apply too much primer.
      • Allow the primer coating to dry for 3 minutes or more.
      • Do not keep any of the opened Primer G for later use.

      HINT:

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

    2. Install 2 new No. 2 windshield glass stoppers onto the windshield glass, as shown in the illustration
      Fig 1: Identifying No. 2 Windshield Glass Stoppers Onto Windshield Glass
      G05755814Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Standard Dimension 

      STANDARD DIMENSION

      Area Dimension
      A 40.0 mm (1.575 in.)
      B 30.0 mm (1.181 in.)
      C 25.0 mm (0.984 in.)
      D 14.2 mm (0.559 in.)

      HINT:

      Only 2-piece type No 1 windshield glass stoppers are supplied Use the 2-piece type stoppers even if the 1-piece type stoppers were used

  2. 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

      HINT:

      Only 2-piece type No 1 windshield glass stoppers are supplied Use the 2-piece type stoppers even if the 1-piece type stoppers were used.

      Fig 2: Identifying No 1 Windshield Glass Stoppers To Vehicle Body
      G05755811Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSTALL WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOLDING 
    1. Using a brush or sponge, coat the application area of the windshield outside molding with Primer G
      NOTE:
      • Do not apply too much primer.
      • Allow the primer coating to dry for 3 minutes or more.
      • Do not keep any of the opened Primer G for later use.

      HINT.

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

    2. Install the windshield outside molding, as shown in the illustration.

      Standard Dimension 

      STANDARD DIMENSION

      Area Dimension
      a 2.0 mm (0.0787 in.)
    Fig 3: Identifying Windshield Outside Molding
    G05755816Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. INSTALL WINDSHIELD GLASS ADHESIVE DAM 
    1. Using a brush or sponge, coat the application area of the windshield glass adhesive dam with Primer G.
      NOTE:
      • Do not apply too much primer.
      • Allow the primer coating to dry for 3 minutes or more.
      • Do not keep any of the opened Primer G for later use.
      • Install a new adhesive dam along the ceramic notches.

      HINT.

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

    2. Install a new adhesive dam onto the windshield glass, as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 4: Identifying Adhesive Dam Onto Windshield Glass
      G05755817Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Standard Dimension 

      STANDARD DIMENSION

      Area Dimension
      a 9.5 mm (0.374 in.)
      NOTE: Install a new adhesive dam along the dam reference line.
  5. INSTALL WINDSHIELD GLASS 
    1. Position the glass
      1. Using suction cups, 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.
        Fig 5: Identifying Reference Marks Between Glass And Vehicle Body
        G05755807Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

        HINT:

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

      4. Remove the glass.
    2. Using a brush, coat the exposed part of the vehicle body with Primer M.
      NOTE:
      • Do not coat the adhesive with Primer M.
      • Do not apply too much primer.
      • Allow the primer coating to dry for 3 minutes or more.
      • Do not keep any of the opened Primer M for later use.

      HINT:

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

    3. Using a brush or sponge, coat the edge of the glass and the contact surface with Primer G.
      Fig 6: Coating Exposed Part Of Vehicle Body With Primer M
      G05755819Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Fig 7: Coating Edge Of Glass And Contact Surface With Primer G
      G05755820Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Standard Dimension 

      STANDARD DIMENSION

      Area Dimension
      a 10 2 mm (0.402 in.)
      b 4 0 mm (0.158 in.)
      c 7.0 mm (0.276 in)
      d 10 2 mm (0.402 in.)
      e 3 0 mm (0.118 in.)
      f 4.0 mm (0.158 in.)
      NOTE:
      • Do not apply too much primer.
      • Allow the primer coating to dry for 3 minutes or more.
      • Do not keep any of the opened Primer G for later use.

      HINT.

      • Apply Primer G onto the ceramic notches
      • If an area other than specified is coated by accident, wipe off the primer with a clean piece of cloth before it dries
    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 described in the table below

        Usage Time Frame 

        USAGE TIME FRAME

        Temperature Tack-free Time
        35°C (95°F) 15 minutes
        20°C (68°F) 1 hour and 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.
        Fig 8: Coating Glass With Adhesive
        G05755821Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

        Standard Dimension 

        STANDARD DIMENSION

        Area Dimension
        a 12.0 mm (0.472 in.)
        b 8.0 mm (0.315 in.)
        c 10.2 mm (0.402 in.)
        d 10.2 mm (0 402 in.)
        e 3.0 mm (0.118 in.)
    5. Install the glass
      1. Using suction cups, position the glass so that the reference marks are aligned, and 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 the clearance between the vehicle body and glass.
          Fig 9: Positioning Glass So That Reference Marks Are Aligned, And Press It In Gently Along Rim
          G05755822Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      2. Lightly press the front surface of the glass to ensure a close fit

        HINT

        Press the glass with force of 98 N (10 kgf, 22 lbf) or more.

      3. Using a scraper, remove any excess or protruding adhesive
        NOTE: Do not drive the vehicle for the time described in the table below.

        Minimum Time 

        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

        HINT.

        Apply adhesive onto the glass rim.

        Fig 10: Removing Any Excess Or Protruding Adhesive
        G05755823Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. INSPECT FOR LEAK AND REPAIR 
    1. Conduct a leak test after the adhesive has completely hardened
    2. Seal any leaks with a sealer gun
  7. INSTALL ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY (w/o Sliding Roof)  (See INSTALLATION )
  8. INSTALL ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY (w/ Sliding Roof)  (See INSTALLATION )
  9. INSTALL RAIN SENSOR TAPE  (See INSTALLATION )
  10. INSTALL RAIN SENSOR  (See INSTALLATION )
  11. INSTALL VISOR HOLDER  (See INSTALLATION )
  12. INSTALL VISOR ASSEMBLY LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  13. INSTALL VISOR ASSEMBLY RH  (See INSTALLATION )
  14. INSTALL VISOR BRACKET COVER  (See INSTALLATION )
  15. INSTALL ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  16. INSTALL INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  17. INSTALL MAP LIGHT ASSEMBLY (w/o Sliding Roof)  (See INSTALLATION )
  18. INSTALL MAP LIGHT ASSEMBLY (w/ Sliding Roof)  (See INSTALLATION )
  19. INSTALL INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR STAY HOLDER COVER  (See INSTALLATION )
  20. INSTALL FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  21. INSTALL FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  22. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  23. INSTALL FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedure for the RH side and the LH side.

  24. INSTALL FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER RH 

    HINT

    Use the same procedure for the RH side and the LH side.

  25. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH 

    HINT

    Use the same procedure for the RH side and the LH side

  26. INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  27. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  28. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH  (See INSTALLATION )
  29. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP  (See INSTALLATION )
  30. INSTALL NO. 1 WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOLDING CLIP  (See INSTALLATION )
  31. INSTALL ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOLDING LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  32. INSTALL ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOLDING RH 

    HINT.

    Use the same procedure for the RH side and the LH side.

  33. INSTALL FRONT UPPER FENDER PROTECTOR LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  34. INSTALL FRONT UPPER FENDER PROTECTOR RH 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedure for the RH side and the LH side.

  35. INSTALL ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH  (See INSTALLATION )
  36. INSTALL ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  37. INSTALL COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL  (See INSTALLATION )