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Windshield Glass: Replacement

NOTE:

The installation is in the reverse order of the removal. However, when there is a special point concerning the installation, it is indicated.

  1. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSY (See  ROOF HEADLINING  ) 
    1. Remove the front door weatherstrip LH.
    2. Remove the front door weatherstrip RH.
    3. Remove the 2 assist grips.
    4. Remove the front pillar garnish LH.
    5. Remove the front pillar garnish RH.
    6. Remove the LH Visor assy.
    7. Remove the RH Visor assy.
    8. Remove the LH visor.
    9. Remove the RH visor.
    10. Remove the 2 visor holders.
    11. Remove the roof console box assy.
    12. Remove the roof headlining assy.
  2. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSY (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  3. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSY (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
    1. Remove the 2 front wiper arm head caps.
    2. Remove the FR wiper arm LH.
    3. Remove the FR wiper arm RH.
    4. Remove the front fender to cowl side seal LH.
    5. Remove the front fender to cowl side seal RH.
    6. Remove the cowl top ventilator louver.
  4. REMOVE WINDSHIELD MOULDING OUTSIDE LH (See  ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING LH  ) 
  5. REMOVE WINDSHIELD MOULDING OUTSIDE RH (See  ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING LH  ) 
  6. REMOVE WINDSHIELD MOULDING OUTER UPPER 
      NOTE: Do not damage the body with the knife.
      Fig 1: Using Knife, Cut Off Moulding
      G02813935Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Using a knife, cut off the moulding as shown in Fig 2.
    2. Remove the remaining moulding.
      NOTE:

      When removing, make a cut partly, pull and remove it by hand.

  7. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS 
    1. Pass a piano wire through between the body and glass from the interior.
      Fig 2: Passing Piano Wire Through Between Body And Glass From Interior
      G02813936Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. NOTE:

      Apply protective tape to the outer surface to prevent the surface from being scratched.

      Fig 3: Removing Glass, Place A Plastic Sheet Between Piano Wire And Safety Pad.
      G02813937Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:
      • When separating the glass, take care not to damage the paint and the interior and exterior ornaments.
      • To prevent scratching the safety pad when removing the glass, place a plastic sheet between the piano wire and safety pad.
    3. Tie both wire ends to wooden blocks or similar objects.
    4. Cut off the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the glass.
    5. Disengage the stoppers.
    6. Using a suction rubber, remove the glass.
      NOTE: Leave as much adhesive on the body as possible when removing the glass.
  8. CLEAN WINDSHIELD GLASS 
    1. Using a scraper, remove the damaged stoppers, dam and adhesive sticking to the glass.
      Fig 4: Removing Damaged Stoppers, Dam And Adhesive Sticking To Glass Using Scraper
      G02813938Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Clean the outer circumference of the glass with white gasoline.
    NOTE:
    • Do not touch the glass surface after cleaning it.
    • Be careful not to damage the body.
  9. INSTALL WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER NO. 2 
    1. Coat the installation part of the stopper with Primer G.
      NOTE:
      • Dry the primer coating for 3 minutes or more.
      • Do not keep any of the opened Primer G for later use.
      • Do not apply too much primer.
    2. Install the 2 new windshield glass stoppers No.2 onto the glass as shown in Fig 5.
      Fig 5: Installing 2 Windshield Glass Stoppers No. 2 Onto Glass
      G02813939Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      DIMENSION

      Location Specification
      A 40.0 mm (1.575 in.)
      B 7.8 mm (0.307 in.)
  10. INSTALL WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER NO. 1 
    1. Install 2 new windshield glass stoppers No. 1 to the body, as shown in Fig 6.
      Fig 6: Installing 2 Windshield Glass Stoppers No. 1 To Body
      G02813940Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. INSTALL WINDOW GLASS ADHESIVE DAM 
    1. Coat the installation part of the window glass adhesive dam with Primer G.
      NOTE:
      • Dry the primer coating for 3 minutes or more.
      • Do not apply too much primer.
    2. Install new dam with double-stick tape all the way around the glass except where the dam is installed, as shown in Fig 7.
      Fig 7: Installing Dam With Double-Stick Tape All Way Around Glass Except Where Dam Is Installed
      G02813941Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    Dimension: 

    DIMENSION

    Location Specification
    C 9.5 mm (0.374 in.)
    D 31 .4 mm (1.236 in.)
  12. INSTALL WINDSHIELD MOULDING OUTER UPPER 
    1. Using a brush or sponge, coat the edge of the glass and the contact surface with Primer G.
      NOTE:
      • Dry the primer coating for 3 minutes or more.
      • Do not coat the adhesive with Primer G.
      • Do not keep any of the opened Primer G for later use.
    2. Install the windshield moulding outer upper.
  13. 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 body to shape the surface.
        Fig 8: Locating Adhesive
        G02813942Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        NOTE:

        Leave as much adhesive on the body as possible.

      2. NOTE:

        Even if all the adhesive has been removed, clean the body.

      3. Clean the contact surface of the body with a piece of shop rag saturated with cleaner.
    2. Position the glass.
      1. Using a suction rubber, place the glass in the correct position.
      2. Check that the whole contact surface of the glass rim is perfectly even.
      3. NOTE: Check that the stoppers are attached to the body correctly.
        When reusing the glass, check and correct the reference mark positions.
        Fig 9: Placing Reference Marks Between Glass And Body
        G02813943Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      4. Place reference marks between the glass and body.
      5. Remove the glass.
    3. Using a brush, coat the exposed part of the body on the vehicle side with Primer M.
      Fig 10: Coating Exposed Part Of Body On Vehicle Side With Primer M Using Brush
      G02813944Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:
      • Dry the primer coating for 3 minutes or more.
      • Do not coat the adhesive with Primer M.
      • Do not keep any of the opened Primer M for later use.
    4. NOTE:

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

      Fig 11: Coating Edge Of Glass And Contact Surface With Primer G Back Side
      G02813945Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:
      • Dry the primer coating for 3 minutes or more.
      • Do not keep any of the opened Primer G for later use.
    5. Using a brush or sponge, coat the edge of the glass and the contact surface with Primer G.
    6. Apply adhesive.

      Adhesive: Part No. 08850-00801 or equivalent 

      1. Cut off the tip of the cartridge nozzle as shown in Fig 13.

        HINT:

        After cutting off the tip, use all adhesive within the time described in TACK FREE TIME .

        TACK FREE TIME

        Temperature Tackfree Time
        35°C (95°F) 15 minutes
        20°C (68°F) 100 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 12.
        Fig 12: Cutting Off Tip Of Cartridge Nozzle Back Side
        G02813946Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        DIMENSION

        A 12.0 mm (0.472 in.)
        B 8.0 mm (0.315 in.)
        C 3.0 mm (0.118 in.)
        D 24.9 mm (0.980 in.)
        Fig 13: Positioning Glass So Reference Marks Are Aligning, And Pressing It In Gently Along Rim
        G02813947Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    7. Install the glass.
      1. Using a suction rubber, position the glass so that the reference marks are aligned, and press it in gently along the rim.
        NOTE:
        • Dry the primer coating for 3 minutes or more.
        • Check that the stoppers are attached to the body correctly.
        • Check the clearance between the body and glass.
      2. Lightly press the glass front surface for close contact.
      3. Using a scraper, remove any excess or protruding adhesive.
        Fig 14: Removing Any Excess Or Protruding Adhesive Using Scraper
        G02813948Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:

      Apply adhesive onto the glass rim.

      Fig 15: Applying Adhesive Onto Glass Rim
      G02813949Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      CAUTION: Take care not to drive the vehicle during the time described in MINIMUM TIME .
      MINIMUM TIME

      Temperature Minimum time prior to driving vehicle
      35°C (95°F) 1.5 hours
      20°C (68°F) 5 hours
      5°C (41°F) 24 hours
  14. INSPECT FOR LEAKS AND REPAIR 
    1. Conduct a leak test after the adhesive has completely hardened.
    2. Seal any leaks with auto glass sealer.