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Installation [09/2014 - 10/2015]: Procedure

  1. CLEAN WINDSHIELD GLASS 
    1. Using a scraper, remove the damaged stoppers, dam and adhesive sticking to the windshield glass.
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    2. Clean the outer circumference of the glass with non-residue solvent.
      NOTE:
      • Do not touch the glass surface after cleaning it.
      • Be careful not to damage the glass.
      • Even if using new glass, clean the glass with non-residue solvent.
  2. INSTALL NO. 1 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER 
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    1. Install 2 new stoppers to the vehicle body as shown in the illustration.

      HINT: 

      Only 2-piece type windshield glass stoppers are provided as supply parts. Use 2-piece type stoppers as replacements even if 1-piece type stoppers were originally installed.

  3. INSTALL NO. 2 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER 
    1. Apply Primer G to the glass where the stopper 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 stoppers onto the glass as shown in the illustration.
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      *1 Ceramic Notch *2 Ceramic Line
      *3 Windshield Glass - -
      *a Backside - -

      Standard

      Area Specified Condition
      a 14.2 mm (0.560 in.)
      b 40.0 mm (1.57 in.)

      HINT: 

      Only 2-piece type windshield glass stoppers are provided as supply parts. Use the 2-piece type stoppers as replacements even if 1-piece type stoppers were originally installed.

  4. INSTALL WINDSHIELD GLASS RETAINER 
    1. Apply Primer G to the glass where the retainer 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 retainers onto the glass as shown in the illustration.
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      *1 Ceramic Notch
      *a Back Side
  5. INSTALL WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOLDING 
    1. Using a brush or sponge, coat the contact surface of the glass and molding 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.
    2. Install the windshield outside molding onto the windshield glass as shown in the illustration.
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      *a Back Side

      Standard

      Area Specified Condition
      a 7.2 mm (0.283 in.)
  6. INSTALL WINDSHIELD GLASS ADHESIVE DAM 
    1. Apply Primer G to the glass where the glass adhesive dams 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. Remove the peeling paper from the adhesive part of the dam. Install the dam (adhesive side) to the glass (Primer G area), but exclude the area above the notches on the upper part of the glass.
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      *1 Ceramic Notch *2 Dam Center Line
      *a Back Side - -

      Standard

      Area Specified Condition
      a 61.0 mm (2.40 in.)
  7. INSTALL WINDSHIELD GLASS SEAL 
    1. Apply Primer G to the glass where the windshield glass seal 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. Remove the peeling paper from the windshield glass seal. Install the seal to the glass.
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      *a Back Side - -

      Standard

      Area Specified Condition
      a 80.3 mm (3.16 in.)
      b 29.5 mm (1.16 in.)
      c 75.0 mm (2.95 in.)
  8. INSTALL WINDSHIELD GLASS 
    1. Position the glass.
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      1. Using suction cups, place the glass in the correct position.
      2. Check that the entire contact surface of the glass rim is perfectly even.
      3. Place matchmarks on the glass and vehicle body on the locations indicated in the illustration.
        NOTE:

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

        HINT: 

        • Placing matchmarks is only necessary when installing new glass. If it is the reused glass, matchmarks should already be present.
        • When reusing the glass, check and correct the matchmark positions.
      4. Using suction cups, remove the 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 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 glass.
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      *1 Primer G - -
      *a Back Side - -

      Standard

      Area Specified Condition
      a 13.0 mm (0.512 in.)
      b 11.0 mm (0.433 in.)
      c 19.0 mm (0.748 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 glass.

      Adhesive

      Toyota Genuine Windshield Glass Adhesive or equivalent

      1. 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 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 the sealer gun with the cartridge.
      3. Apply adhesive to the glass as shown in the illustration.
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        *1 Adhesive *2 Adhesive Center Line
        *a Back Side - -

        Standard

        Area Specified Condition
        a 9.5 mm (0.374 in.)
        b 3.0 mm (0.118 in.)
        c 4.0 mm (0.157 in.)
        d 8.0 mm (0.315 in.)
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      Install the glass to the vehicle body.

      1. Using suction cups, position the glass so that the matchmarks are aligned. Press it in gently along the rim.
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        *1 Matchmark
      2. Lightly press the outer 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.
      3. Hold the glass in place securely with protective tape or equivalent until the adhesive hardens.
        NOTE:

        Do not drive the vehicle for 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
  9. CHECK FOR LEAK AND REPAIR 
    1. Conduct a leak test after the adhesive has completely hardened.
    2. Seal any leaks with auto glass sealer.
  10. INSTALL AIR CONDITIONING THERMISTOR ASSEMBLY 

    (Refer to INSTALLATION [09/2014 - 10/2015] )

  11. INSTALL ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7

  12. INSTALL ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8

  13. INSTALL VISOR HOLDER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11

  14. INSTALL VISOR ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12

  15. INSTALL VISOR ASSEMBLY RH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 13

  16. INSTALL VISOR BRACKET COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 14

  17. INSTALL RAIN SENSOR (w/ Rain Sensor) 

    (Refer to INSTALLATION [09/2014 - 10/2015] )

  18. INSTALL INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY 

    (Refer to INSTALLATION [09/2014 - 10/2015] )

  19. INSTALL MAP LIGHT ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  20. INSTALL FRONT ROOF TOP GARNISH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 16

  21. INSTALL FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 29

  22. INSTALL FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 30

  23. INSTALL FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 31

  24. INSTALL FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 32

  25. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 33

  26. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 34

  27. INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  28. INSTALL ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  29. 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 [09/2014 - 10/2015] ).

  30. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6

  31. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5

  32. INSTALL NO. 3 WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOLDING CLIP 
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    1. Install a nose piece to an air riveter or hand riveter.
    2. Insert the mandrel part of a new No. 3 windshield outside molding clip into the nose piece.
    3. Using the riveter, install the No. 3 windshield outside molding clips shown in the illustration.

      HINT: 

      If the clip cannot be cut, pull it once and cut it.

      NOTE:
      • Do not pry the clip with the riveter as this will cause damage to the riveter and mandrel.
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      *1 Riveter
      *2 Mandrel
      *a INCORRECT
      *b CORRECT
      NOTE:
      • Confirm that the clips are seated properly against the molding.
      • Do not tilt the riveter when installing the clip to the molding.
      • Do not leave any space between the clip head and molding.
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      *1 Riveter
      *a INCORRECT
      *b CORRECT
      NOTE:

      Do not leave any space between the molding and body. Firmly hold together the 2 items while installing the clip.

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      *1 Riveter
      *a INCORRECT
      *b CORRECT
  33. INSTALL NO. 1 WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOLDING CLIP 
    1. Attach the 4 new No. 1 windshield outside molding clips to install the windshield outside molding LH.
  34. INSTALL WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOLDING LH 
    1. Attach the 5 clips to the No. 1 windshield outside molding clips.
    2. Attach the claw and install the windshield molding LH.
  35. INSTALL WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOLDING RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  36. INSTALL CENTER ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOLDING LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  37. INSTALL CENTER ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOLDING RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.