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Windshield Glass: Installation
- CLEAN WINDSHIELD GLASS
- Using a scraper, remove the damaged stoppers, dam and adhesive from the windshield glass.
- Clean the outer circumference of the windshield glass with a non-residue solvent.
- CLEAN VEHICLE BODY
- Clean and shape the contact surface of the vehicle body.
- 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.
- 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.
- Using a knife, cut away any rough adhesive on the contact surface of the vehicle body to ensure the appropriate surface shape.
- Clean and shape the contact surface of the vehicle body.
- INSTALL WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER NO. 1
- Install 2 new stoppers onto the vehicle body, as shown in the illustration.
- INSTALL WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER NO. 2
- 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.
- Install 2 new stoppers onto the windshield glass, as shown in the illustration.
Specification
SPECIFICATIONArea Measurement A 40 mm (1.57 in.) B 7.8 mm (0.307 in.) C 12.5 mm (0.482 in.)
- Apply Primer G to the installation parts of the stoppers.
- INSTALL WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING
- 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.
- Install the moulding onto the windshield glass, as shown in the illustration.
- Using a brush or sponge, coat the edge of the glass and the contact surface with Primer G.
- INSTALL WINDOW GLASS ADHESIVE DAM
- 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.
- 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.
Specification
SPECIFICATIONArea Measurement a 7.0 mm (0.276 in.) b 15.8 mm (0.622 in.)
- Apply Primer G to the installation parts of new dams.
- INSTALL WINDSHIELD GLASS
- Position the windshield glass.
- Using suction cups, place the windshield glass in the correct position.
- Check that the entire contact surface of the windshield glass rim is perfectly even.
- 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.
- Using suction cups, remove the windshield glass.
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- Using a brush, apply Primer M to the exposed part of the vehicle body.
- Using a brush or sponge, apply Primer G to the edge of the windshield glass and the contact surface.
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Specification
SPECIFICATIONArea 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.
- Apply adhesive.
Adhesive:
Toyota Genuine Windshield Glass Adhesive or the equivalent
- 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 REFERENCETemperature 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.
- Apply adhesive to the windshield glass, as shown in the illustration.
Specification
SPECIFICATIONArea 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.)
- Cut the tip off the cartridge nozzle, as shown in the illustration.
- Install the windshield glass onto the vehicle body.
- Using suction cups, position the windshield glass so that the matchmarks are aligned. Gently press it in along the rim.
- Gently press the front surface of the windshield glass to ensure that the windshield glass is securely fitted to the vehicle body.
- 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 REFERENCETemperature 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
- Position the windshield glass.
- INSTALL WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE LOWER MOULDING
- Engage the 6 claws and install the windshield outside lower moulding.
- CHECK FOR LEAKAGE AND REPAIR
- Conduct a leak test by applying water to the adhesive portions after the adhesive has completely hardened.
- Seal any leakage with auto glass sealer.
- INSTALL ROOF SIDE GARNISH PROTECTOR (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL FRONT PILLAR OUTER GARNISH (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING RETAINER (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE UPPER MOULDING SUB-ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL ROOF HEADLINING
- INSTALL ROOM LIGHT ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR STAY HOLDER COVER (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL VISOR HOLDER (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL VISOR ASSEMBLY RH (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL VISOR ASSEMBLY LH (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL VISOR SUB-ASSEMBLY RH (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL VISOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL ASSIST GRIP ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL ASSIST GRIP PLUG (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL ROOF SIDE RAIL GARNISH RH (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL ROOF SIDE RAIL GARNISH LH (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH COVER RH (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH COVER LH (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL FOOTREST CLIP (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL FRONT FLOOR FOOTREST (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL ACCESS DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL ACCESS DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER LH (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL FRONT FENDER SIDE PANEL UPPER LH (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL FRONT FENDER SIDE PANEL UPPER RH (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL ANTENNA ORNAMENT (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL ROOF ANTENNA POLE SUB-ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH (CENTER SIDE) (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM COVER (See INSTALLATION )
- CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Torque: 3.9 N*m (40 kgf*cm, 35 in.*lbf)
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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.