Windshield Glass: Installation

2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser RWDSECTION Installation
  1. CLEAN WINDSHIELD GLASS 
    1. Using a scraper, remove the damaged stoppers, dam and adhesive from the windshield glass.
    2. Clean the outer circumference of the windshield glass with a non-residue solvent.
      NOTE:
      • Do not touch the windshield glass surface after cleaning it.
      • Even if using a new windshield glass, clean the windshield glass with a non-residue solvent.
        Fig 1: Cleaning Windshield Glass
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  2. CLEAN VEHICLE BODY 
    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 vehicle body to ensure the appropriate surface shape.
        NOTE: Do not damage the vehicle body.

        HINT:

        Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible.

        Fig 2: Identifying Adhesive On Vehicle Body Contact Surface
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      2. Clean the contact surface of the vehicle body with a shop rag or piece of cloth saturated with cleaner.

        HINT:

        Clean the vehicle body even if all the adhesive has been removed.

  3. INSTALL WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER NO. 1 
    1. Install 2 new stoppers onto the vehicle body, as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 3: Identifying Stoppers On Vehicle Body
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  4. INSTALL WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER NO. 2 
    1. Apply Primer G to the installation parts of the stoppers.
      NOTE:
      • Allow the primer 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 windshield glass, as shown in the illustration.

      Specification 

      SPECIFICATION

      Area Measurement
      A 40 mm (1.57 in.)
      B 7.8 mm (0.307 in.)
      C 12.5 mm (0.482 in.)
      Fig 4: Identifying Windshield Glass Area Measurement
      G05114331Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. INSTALL WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING 
    1. Using a brush or sponge, coat the edge of the glass and the contact surface 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 G.
    2. Install the moulding onto the windshield glass, as shown in the illustration.
    Fig 5: Identifying Moulding Onto Windshield Glass
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  6. INSTALL WINDOW GLASS ADHESIVE DAM 
    1. Apply Primer G to the installation parts of new dams.
      NOTE:
      • Allow the primer to dry for 3 minutes or more.
      • Throw away any leftover Primer G.
      • Do not apply too much Primer G.
    2. Install 3 new dams by applying double-sided tape all the way around the windshield glass except where the stoppers are installed, as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 6: Identifying Window Glass Adhesive Dam
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      Specification 

      SPECIFICATION

      Area Measurement
      a 7.0 mm (0.276 in.)
      b 15.8 mm (0.622 in.)
  7. INSTALL WINDSHIELD GLASS 
    1. Position the windshield glass.
      1. Using suction cups, place the windshield glass in the correct position.
      2. Fig 7: Installing Windshield Glass Using Suction Cups
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      3. Check that the entire contact surface of the windshield glass rim is perfectly even.
      4. Place matchmarks on the windshield glass and vehicle body.
        NOTE: Check that the stoppers are correctly attached to the vehicle body.

        HINT:

        When reusing a windshield glass, check and correct the matchmark positions.

      5. Using suction cups, remove the windshield glass.
    2. Using a brush, apply Primer M to the exposed part of the vehicle body.
      NOTE:
      • Allow the primer 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 8: Applying Primer M To Exposed Part Of Vehicle Body
      G05114335Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Using a brush or sponge, apply Primer G to the edge of the windshield glass and the contact surface.
      Fig 9: Applying Primer G To Edge Of Windshield Glass & Contact Surface
      G05114336Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Specification 

      SPECIFICATION

      Area Measurement
      a 7.8 mm (0.307 in.)
      b 7.8 mm (0.307 in.)
      c 7.0 mm (0.276 in.)
      d 8.0 mm (0.315 in.)
      NOTE:
      • Allow the primer 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 any areas other than those specified, wipe off the primer with a clean shop rag or piece of cloth before it dries.

    4. Apply adhesive.

      Adhesive: 

      Toyota Genuine Windshield Glass Adhesive or the equivalent 

      1. Cut the tip off the cartridge nozzle, as shown in the illustration.

        HINT:

        After cutting off the tip, use all adhesive within the times indicated in the table below.

        Usage time frame 

        TIME FRAME REFERENCE

        Temperature Usage Time Frame
        35°C (95°F) 15 minutes
        20°C (68°F) 1 hour 40 minutes
        5°C (41°F) 8 hours
        Fig 10: Identifying Cartridge Nozzle Cutting Dimensions
        G04833869Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      2. Load the sealer gun with the cartridge.
      3. Apply adhesive to the windshield glass, as shown in the illustration.
        Fig 11: Applying Adhesive To Windshield Glass
        G05114338Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

        Specification 

        SPECIFICATION

        Area Measurement
        a 12 mm (0.472 in.)
        b 8 mm (0.315 in.)
        c 3 mm (0.118 in.)
        d 3 mm (0.118 in.)
        e 3 mm (0.118 in.)
        f 11.8 mm (0.465 in.)
    5. Install the windshield glass onto the vehicle body.
      1. Using suction cups, position the windshield glass so that the matchmarks are aligned. Gently press it in along the rim.
        NOTE:
        • Allow the primer to dry for 3 minutes or more.
        • Check that the stoppers are attached to the vehicle body correctly.
        • Check that there is a small gap between the vehicle body and the windshield glass.
        Fig 12: Positioning Windshield Glass
        G05114334Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      2. Gently press the front surface of the windshield glass to ensure that the windshield glass is securely fitted to the vehicle body.
      3. Using a scraper, remove any excessive or protruding adhesive.

        HINT:

        Apply adhesive to the windshield glass rim.

        NOTE: Do not drive the vehicle within the time indicated in the table below.

        Minimum time 

        MINIMUM TIME REFERENCE

        Temperature Minimum time prior to driving vehicle
        35°C (95°F) 1 hour 30 minutes
        20°C (68°F) 5 hours
        5°C (41°F) 24 hours
        Fig 13: Removing Excessive Or Protruding Adhesive
        G04833894Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. INSTALL WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE LOWER MOULDING 
    1. Engage the 6 claws and install the windshield outside lower moulding.
    Fig 14: Identifying Claws For Windshield Outside Lower Moulding
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  9. CHECK FOR LEAKAGE AND REPAIR 
    1. Conduct a leak test by applying water to the adhesive portions after the adhesive has completely hardened.
    2. Seal any leakage with auto glass sealer.
  10. INSTALL ROOF SIDE GARNISH PROTECTOR  (See INSTALLATION )
  11. INSTALL FRONT PILLAR OUTER GARNISH  (See INSTALLATION )
  12. INSTALL ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING RETAINER  (See INSTALLATION )
  13. INSTALL WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE UPPER MOULDING SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  14. INSTALL ROOF HEADLINING 
  15. INSTALL ROOM LIGHT ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  16. INSTALL INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  17. INSTALL INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR STAY HOLDER COVER  (See INSTALLATION )
  18. INSTALL VISOR HOLDER  (See INSTALLATION )
  19. INSTALL VISOR ASSEMBLY RH  (See INSTALLATION )
  20. INSTALL VISOR ASSEMBLY LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  21. INSTALL FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH  (See INSTALLATION )
  22. INSTALL FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  23. INSTALL VISOR SUB-ASSEMBLY RH  (See INSTALLATION )
  24. INSTALL VISOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  25. INSTALL ASSIST GRIP ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  26. INSTALL ASSIST GRIP PLUG  (See INSTALLATION )
  27. INSTALL FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH  (See INSTALLATION )
  28. INSTALL FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  29. INSTALL ROOF SIDE RAIL GARNISH RH  (See INSTALLATION )
  30. INSTALL ROOF SIDE RAIL GARNISH LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  31. INSTALL ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH COVER RH  (See INSTALLATION )
  32. INSTALL ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH COVER LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  33. INSTALL COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH  (See INSTALLATION )
  34. INSTALL COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  35. INSTALL FOOTREST CLIP  (See INSTALLATION )
  36. INSTALL FRONT FLOOR FOOTREST  (See INSTALLATION )
  37. INSTALL ACCESS DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH  (See INSTALLATION )
  38. INSTALL ACCESS DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  39. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH  (See INSTALLATION )
  40. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  41. INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  42. INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH  (See INSTALLATION )
  43. INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  44. INSTALL FRONT FENDER SIDE PANEL UPPER LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  45. INSTALL FRONT FENDER SIDE PANEL UPPER RH  (See INSTALLATION )
  46. INSTALL ANTENNA ORNAMENT  (See INSTALLATION )
  47. INSTALL ROOF ANTENNA POLE SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  48. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  49. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH (CENTER SIDE)  (See INSTALLATION )
  50. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH  (See INSTALLATION )
  51. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM COVER  (See INSTALLATION )
  52. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 

    Torque: 3.9 N*m (40 kgf*cm, 35 in.*lbf) 

RENDER: 1.0x

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