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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
- 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.
- Install 2 new stoppers onto the glass as shown in the illustration.
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Standard measurement
AREA SPECIFIED CONDITIONArea Specified Condition a 40.0 mm (1.575 in.) b 10.5 mm (0.413 in.)
- Apply Primer G to the glass where the stoppers will be installed.
- INSTALL WINDSHIELD GLASS RETAINER
- Install 2 new retainers onto the glass, as shown in the illustration.
- INSTALL WINDOW GLASS ADHESIVE DAM
- 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.
- 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.
Standard measurement
AREA SPECIFIED CONDITIONArea Specified Condition a 7.0 mm (0.276 in.) b 48.5 mm (1.909 in.)
- Apply Primer G to the glass where the adhesive dams will be installed.
- INSTALL WINDSHIELD MOULDING OUTER UPPER
- 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.
- Install new moulding before the adhesive dries.
- Using a brush or sponge, apply Primer G to the glass where the moulding will be installed.
- INSTALL WINDSHIELD GLASS
- Using a brush, apply Primer M to the exposed part of the vehicle body.
- 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.
- Apply adhesive to the glass.
Adhesive: Toyota Genuine Windshield Glass Adhesive or Equivalent
- 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 CHARTTemperature Usage Time Frame 35°C (95°F) 15 minutes 20°C (68°F) 1 hour 40 minutes 5°C (41°F) 8 hours - Load the sealer gun with the cartridge.
- Coat the glass with adhesive, as shown in the illustration.
Standard measurement
AREA SPECIFIED CONDITIONArea 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.)
- Cut off the tip of the cartridge nozzle as shown in the illustration.
- Install the glass to the vehicle body.
- Using a suction cup, position the glass so that the matchmarks are aligned. Press it in gently along the rim.
- 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.
- Hold the glass in place securely with protective tape or equivalent until the adhesive hardens.
- 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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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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