2012 Toyota Matrix Base, Automatic TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Windshield Glass: Installation: Installation

  1. INSTALL NO. 2 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER 
    1. Using a brush or a sponge, coat the application area of the No. 2 windshield glass stoppers with Primer G.
      NOTE:
      • Do not apply too much primer.
      • Allow the primer to dry for 3 minutes or more.
      • Throw away any leftover primer.

      HINT: 

      If an area other than that specified is coated by accident, wipe off the primer with a clean piece of cloth before it dries.

    2. Install 2 new No. 2 windshield glass stoppers onto the windshield glass, as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 1: Identifying Application Area Of No. 2 Windshield Glass Stoppers With Primer G
      GTY241232Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Standard Dimension

      Area Dimension
      a 15.0 mm (0.591 in.)
      b 40.0 mm (1.575 in.)
      NOTE:

      Only the 2-piece type No. 1 windshield glass stoppers are supplied. Use the 2-piece type stoppers even if the 1-piece type stoppers were used.

  2. INSTALL NO. 1 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER 
    1. Install 2 new No. 1 windshield glass stoppers to the vehicle body, as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 2: View Of No. 1 Windshield Glass Stoppers To Vehicle Body
      GTY242129Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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