2008 Lexus LS 460LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Windshield Glass: Installation

HINT:

A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt table (see SPECIFIED TORQUE FOR STANDARD BOLTS ).

  1. INSTALL NO. 1 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER 
    1. Install 2 new stoppers to the vehicle body as shown below.
      Fig 1: Identifying Stoppers To Vehicle Body
      G04952187Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL NO. 2 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER 
    1. 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.
    2. Install 2 new stoppers onto the glass as shown below.
      Fig 2: Identifying Ceramic Notch & Ceramic Line
      G04952188Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSTALL UPPER WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOLDING 
    1. Using a brush or sponge, coat the contact surface of the glass and molding 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.
    2. Apply adhesive to the molding as shown below.

      Adhesive: 

      Toyota Genuine Windshield Glass Adhesive or equivalent 

      HINT:

      Use all adhesive within the time written in the table below.

      Fig 3: Applying Adhesive To Molding
      G04952189Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Usage timeframe 

      TEMPERATURE TABLE

      Temperature Usage Timeframe
      35°C (95°F) 15 minutes
      20°C (68°F) 1 hour 40 minutes
      5°C (41°F) 8 hours
    3. Install the windshield outside molding as shown below.
      Fig 4: Identifying Windshield Outside Molding
      G04952190Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Remove any unnecessary adhesive before it hardens.
      NOTE: Make sure that no adhesive remains on the molding and glass.
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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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