Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Windshield Glass: Installation
HINT:
A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt chart (see SPECIFIED TORQUE FOR STANDARD BOLTS ).
- INSTALL NO. 1 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER
- Install 2 new stoppers to the vehicle body as shown in the illustration.
- INSTALL NO. 2 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER
- Apply Primer G to the glass where the stopper 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.
- Install 2 new stoppers onto the glass as shown in the illustration.
- Apply Primer G to the glass where the stopper will be installed.
- INSTALL UPPER WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING
- Using a brush or sponge, coat the contact surface of the glass and moulding with Primer G.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.
- Apply adhesive to the moulding as shown in the illustration.
Adhesive:
Toyota Genuine Windshield Glass Adhesive or equivalent
HINT:
Use all adhesive within the time written in the table below.
Usage timeframe
TIMEFRAME CHARTTemperature Usage Timeframe 35°C (95°F) 15 minutes 20°C (68°F) 1 hour 40 minutes 5°C (41 °F) 8 hours - Install the windshield outside moulding, as shown in the illustration.
- Remove any unnecessary adhesive before it hardens.NOTE: Make sure that no adhesive remains on the moulding and glass.
- Using a brush or sponge, coat the contact surface of the glass and moulding with Primer G.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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