2008 Lexus SC 430FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Windshield Glass: Installation

HINT:

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

  1. INSTALL NO. 1 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER 
    1. Apply Primer G to the glass where the stoppers will be installed.
      NOTE:
      • Allow the Primer G 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 the illustration.
      Fig 1: Identifying Length Of Applied Primer G To Glass
      G05293468Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Standard measurement 

      AREA SPECIFIED CONDITION

      Area Specified Condition
      a 40.0 mm (1.575 in.)
      b 10.5 mm (0.413 in.)
  2. INSTALL WINDSHIELD GLASS RETAINER 
    1. Install 2 new retainers onto the glass, as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 2: Identifying Retainer
      G05293469Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSTALL WINDOW GLASS ADHESIVE DAM 
    1. Apply Primer G to the glass where the adhesive dams will be installed.
      NOTE:
      • Allow the Primer G to dry for 3 minutes or more.
      • Throw away any leftover Primer G.
      • Do not apply too much Primer G.
    2. Remove the peeling paper from the adhesive part of the dam. Install the dam (adhesive side) to the glass (Primer G area) as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 3: Identifying Adhesive Applied Area To Glass
      G05293470Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Standard measurement 

      AREA SPECIFIED CONDITION

      Area Specified Condition
      a 7.0 mm (0.276 in.)
      b 48.5 mm (1.909 in.)
  4. INSTALL WINDSHIELD MOULDING OUTER UPPER 
    1. Using a brush or sponge, apply Primer G to the glass where the moulding will be installed.
      NOTE:
      • Allow the Primer G to dry for 3 minutes or more.
      • Throw away any leftover Primer G.
      • Do not apply too much Primer G.
    2. Install new moulding before the adhesive dries.
  5. INSTALL WINDSHIELD GLASS 
    1. Using a brush, apply Primer M to the exposed part of the vehicle body.
      NOTE:
      • Allow the Primer M to dry for 3 minutes or more.
      • Do not apply Primer M to the adhesive.
      • Throw away any leftover Primer M.
      • Do not apply too much Primer M.
        Fig 4: Applying Primer M To Exposed Part Of Vehicle Body
        G05293471Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using a brush or sponge, apply Primer G to the contact surface of the glass.
      NOTE:
      • Allow the Primer G to dry for 3 minutes or more.
      • Throw away any leftover Primer G.
      • Do not apply too much Primer G.

      HINT:

      If Primer G is applied to an area that is not specified, apply a non-residve solvent to a clean cloth and wipe off the excess primer.

      Fig 5: Applying Primer G To Contact Surface Of Glass
      G05293472Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Apply adhesive to the glass.
      Fig 6: Identifying Applied Area Of Adhesive To Glass
      G05293473Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      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 written in the table below.

        Usage time frame 

        TEMPERATURE REFERENCE CHART

        Temperature Usage Time Frame
        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 the illustration.

        Standard measurement 

        AREA SPECIFIED CONDITION

        Area Specified Condition
        a 12.0 mm (0.472 in.)
        b 8.0 mm (0.315 in.)
        c 6.5 mm (0.256 in.)
        d 3.0 mm (0.118 in.)
    4. Install the glass to the vehicle body.
      1. Using a suction cup, position the glass so that the matchmarks are aligned. Press it in gently along the rim.
      2. Fig 7: Positioning Glass Using Suction Cup
        G05293474Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      3. Lightly press the front surface of the glass to ensure that it is securely fit to the vehicle body.
        NOTE:
        • Check that the stoppers are attached to the vehicle body correctly.
        • Check that the vehicle body and glass have a small gap between them.
      4. Hold the glass in place securely with protective tape or equivalent until the adhesive hardens.
      5. Using a scraper, remove any excess or protruding adhesive.
        NOTE: Do not drive the vehicle for the amount of time written in the table below.
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