Installation [08/2019 - ]: Procedure

2018 Toyota 4Runner SR5, 4WDSECTION Procedure
  1. INSTALL NO. 1 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER 
    1. Install 2 new No. 1 windshield glass stoppers to the vehicle body as shown in the illustration.
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      *1 No. 1 Windshield Glass Stopper
      *2 Vehicle Body
  2. INSTALL NO. 2 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER 
    1. Apply Primer G to the windshield glass where the No. 2 windshield glass stoppers will be installed.
      NOTE:
      • Allow the primer to dry for 3 minutes or more.
      • Throw away any leftover primer.
      • Do not apply too much primer.
    2. Install 2 new No. 2 windshield glass stoppers to the windshield glass at the locations shown in the illustration.
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      *1 Windshield Glass *2 No. 2 Windshield Glass Stopper
      *a Backside *b Ceramic Notch
      *c Ceramic Line d Center

      Standard

      Area Specified Condition
      a 14.2 mm (0.559 in.)
  3. INSTALL WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE UPPER MOULDING 
    1. Using a brush or sponge, coat the contact surface of the windshield glass and windshield outside upper moulding with Primer G as shown in the illustration.
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      *1 Windshield Outside Upper Moulding - -
      *a Backside - -

      Standard

      Area Specified Condition
      a 6.9 mm (0.272 in.)
      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.
    2. Remove the peeling paper from a new windshield outside upper moulding. Install the windshield outside upper moulding as shown in the illustration.
  4. INSTALL WINDSHIELD GLASS ADHESIVE DAM 
    1. Apply Primer G to the windshield glass where the windshield glass adhesive dam will be installed.
    2. Remove the peeling paper from the adhesive part of a new windshield glass adhesive dam. Install the windshield glass adhesive dam (adhesive side) to the windshield glass (Primer G area), but exclude the area above the notches on the upper part of the windshield glass.
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      *a Backside *b Ceramic Notch
      *c Dam Center Line - -

      Standard

      Area Specified Condition
      a 9.5 mm (0.374 in.)
      b 37.7 mm (1.48 in.)
      NOTE:
      • Allow the primer to dry for 3 minutes or more.
      • Throw away any leftover primer.
      • Do not apply too much primer.
  5. INSTALL WINDSHIELD GLASS 
    1. Position the windshield glass.
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      1. Using suction cups, place the windshield glass in the correct position.
      2. Check that the entire contact surface of the windshield glass rim is perfectly even.
      3. Place matchmarks on the windshield glass and vehicle body at the locations indicated in the illustration.
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        *a Matchmark
        NOTE:

        Check that the stoppers are attached to the vehicle body correctly.

        HINT: 

        • Placing matchmarks is only necessary when installing new windshield glass. When reinstalling the used windshield glass, matchmarks should already be present.
        • When reusing the windshield glass, check and correct the matchmark positions.
      4. Using suction cups, remove the windshield glass.
    2. Using a brush, apply Primer M to the exposed part of the vehicle body.
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      *a CORRECT
      *b INCORRECT
      Primer M
      Adhesive
      NOTE:
      • Allow the primer to dry for 3 minutes or more.
      • Do not apply primer to the adhesive.
      • Throw away any leftover primer.
      • Do not apply too much primer.
    3. Using a brush or sponge, apply Primer G to the contact surface of the windshield glass.
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      *a Backside *b Adhesive Center Line
      Primer M - -

      Standard

      Area Specified Condition
      a 9.5 mm (0.374 in.)
      b 3.0 mm (0.118 in.)
      c 8.0 mm (0.315 in.)
      d 28.1 mm (1.11 in.)
      e 7.0 mm (0.276 in.)
      NOTE:
      • Allow the primer to dry for 3 minutes or more.
      • Throw away any leftover primer.
      • Do not apply too much primer.

      HINT: 

      If the primer is applied to an area that is not specified, apply non-residue solvent to a clean cloth and wipe off the excess primer before it dries.

    4. Apply adhesive to the windshield glass.

      Adhesive

      Toyota Genuine Windshield Glass Adhesive or equivalent

      1. Cut off the tip of a 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 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 a sealer gun with the cartridge.
      3. Apply adhesive to the windshield glass as shown in the illustration.
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        *a Backside *b Adhesive Center Line
        Adhesive - -

        Standard

        Area Specified Condition
        a 12.0 mm (0.472 in.)
        b 8.0 mm (0.315 in.)
        c 9.5 mm (0.374 in.)
        d 3.0 mm (0.118 in.)
    5. Install the windshield glass to the vehicle body.
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      1. Using suction cups, position the windshield glass so that the matchmarks are aligned. Press it in gently along the rim.
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        *a Matchmark
      2. Lightly press the outer surface of the windshield glass to ensure that it is securely fit to the vehicle body.
        NOTE:
        • Check that the windshield glass stoppers are attached to the vehicle body correctly.
        • Check that the vehicle body and windshield glass have a small gap between them.
      3. If necessary, use a scraper to correct the level or position of adhesive that has been applied.
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        *1 Windshield Glass Adhesive Dam
        *2 Adhesive
        *3 Windshield Glass

        HINT: 

        Apply adhesive to any areas where the amount of adhesive is inadequate.

      4. Hold the windshield glass in place securely with protective tape or equivalent until the adhesive hardens.
        NOTE:

        Do not drive the vehicle within the amount of time written in the table below.

        Minimum Time

        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
    6. w/ Windshield Deicer System:

      Connect the windshield deicer connector.

  6. INSTALL WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING 
    1. Using a brush or sponge, apply Primer G to the windshield glass where the windshield outside moulding will be installed.
      NOTE:
      • Do not apply too much primer.
      • Allow the primer coating 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.

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      Apply Primer G to the windshield outside moulding area "a" shown in the illustration.

    3. Install a new windshield outside moulding to the windshield glass as shown in the illustration.
  7. CHECK FOR LEAK AND REPAIR 
    1. Conduct a leak test after the adhesive has completely hardened.
    2. Seal any leaks with auto glass sealer.
  8. INSTALL ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY 
    1. Return the roof headlining assembly to its original position. Refer to the following procedures. (Refer to INSTALLATION [08/2019 - ] ).
  9. INSTALL INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  10. INSTALL INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR STAY HOLDER COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  11. INSTALL FORWARD RECOGNITION CAMERA 

    Refer to INSTALLATION [08/2019 - ]

  12. INSTALL MAP LIGHT ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  13. INSTALL DRIVE MONITOR SWITCH (w/ Drive Monitor Switch) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  14. INSTALL VISOR HOLDER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 26

  15. INSTALL VISOR ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 27

  16. INSTALL VISOR ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  17. INSTALL VISOR BRACKET COVER LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 29

  18. INSTALL VISOR BRACKET COVER RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  19. INSTALL ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 33

  20. INSTALL FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 70

  21. INSTALL FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 71

  22. INSTALL NO. 1 ASSIST GRIP 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 72

  23. INSTALL ASSIST GRIP PLUG 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 73

  24. INSTALL FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 74

  25. INSTALL FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  26. INSTALL COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 76

  27. INSTALL COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  28. INSTALL DOOR SCUFF PLATE ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 78

  29. INSTALL DOOR SCUFF PLATE ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  30. INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  31. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6

  32. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7

  33. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8

  34. INSTALL FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9

  35. INSTALL FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  36. INSTALL FRONT FENDER MAIN SEAL LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11

  37. INSTALL FRONT FENDER MAIN SEAL RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  38. INSTALL UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SEAL 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 60

  39. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    NOTE:

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected. (Refer to INITIALIZATION [08/2019 - 08/2022] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [08/2022 - ] ).

  40. ADJUST FORWARD RECOGNITION CAMERA 
    1. If the forward recognition camera has been replaced with a new one or the windshield glass has been removed and installed, it is necessary to perform Forward Recognition Camera Learning.

      Refer to ADJUSTMENT (SEQUENTIAL RECOGNITION) [08/2019 - ]

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