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Installation [10/2014 - 09/2017]: Procedure

  1. CLEAN WINDSHIELD GLASS 
    1. Clean the outer edge of the windshield glass with non-residue solvent.
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      NOTE:
      • Do not touch the windshield glass surface after cleaning it.
      • Be careful not to damage the glass.
      • Even if using a new windshield glass, clean the back door glass with non-residue solvent.
  2. INSTALL NO. 1 WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING CLIP 

    HINT: 

    • Perform the following procedure if replacing the No. 1 windshield outside moulding clip.
    • Use the same procedure for the other clips.
    1. Install a No. 4 nose piece to an air riveter and then insert the mandrel part of a new No. 1 windshield outside moulding clip into the nose piece.
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    2. Press the No. 1 windshield outside moulding clip against the installation hole perpendicularly and using an air riveter, install the No. 1 windshield outside moulding clip.
  3. INSTALL NO. 1 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER 
    1. Install 2 new No. 1 windshield glass stoppers to the vehicle body as shown in the illustration.
      NOTE:

      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.

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

      HINT: 

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

      GTY497258Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Center Line
      *b Ceramic Notch
      *c Back Side
      Primer G Application Area
    2. Remove the peeling paper from the face of the No. 2 windshield glass stopper.

      HINT: 

      After removing the peeling paper, keep the exposed adhesive free from foreign matter.

    3. Install the 2 No. 2 windshield glass stoppers to the windshield glass as shown in the illustration.

      Standard

      Area Specified Condition
      a 16.0 mm (0.6299 in.)
      NOTE:
      • Install the No. 2 windshield glass stopper after Primer G has been allowed to dry (approx. 3 min.)
      • Make sure to install the No. 2 windshield glass stopper in the correct orientation.
  5. INSTALL WINDOW GLASS ADHESIVE DAM 
    1. Using a brush or sponge, coat the application area of a new window glass adhesive dam with Primer G.
      NOTE:
      • Do not apply too much primer.
      • Allow the Primer G to dry for 3 minutes or more.
      • Throw away any leftover primer.

      HINT: 

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

    2. Remove the peeling paper from the face of the window glass adhesive dam.

      HINT: 

      After removing the peeling paper, keep the exposed adhesive free from foreign matter.

    3. Install the window glass adhesive dam to the windshield glass as shown in the illustration.
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      *a Back Side *b Window Glass Adhesive Dam Center Line

      Standard

      Area Specified Condition
      a 7.0 mm (0.2756 in.)
      NOTE:

      Install the window glass adhesive dam after Primer G has been allowed to dry (approx. 3 min.).

  6. INSTALL WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING 
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    *1 Windshield Glass
    *a Back Side
    *b Primer G Application Area
    Primer G Application Area
    1. Using a brush or sponge, coat the application area of a new windshield outside moulding with Primer G.

      Standard

      Area Specified Condition
      a 7.0 mm (0.2756 in.) or more
      NOTE:
      • Do not apply too much primer.
      • Allow the Primer G to dry for 3 minutes or more.
      • Throw away any leftover primer.
    2. Remove the peeling paper from the face of the windshield outside moulding.

      HINT: 

      After removing the peeling paper, keep the exposed adhesive free from foreign matter.

    3. Install new windshield outside moulding to the windshield glass as shown in the illustration.
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      *1 Windshield Glass
      *2 Windshield Outside Moulding
      *a Back Side
      R End

      Standard

      Area Specified Condition
      a 7.0 mm (0.2756 in.)

      HINT: 

      Align the edges of the windshield outside moulding with the R ends and install it.

      NOTE:

      Install the windshield outside moulding after Primer G has been allowed to dry (approx. 3 min.).

  7. INSTALL WINDSHIELD GLASS 
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      *1 Vehicle Body
      Adhesive

      Clean and shape the contact surface of the vehicle body.

      1. On the contact surface of the vehicle body, use a knife to cut away excess adhesive as shown in the illustration.

        Standard

        Area Specified Condition
        a 1.0 mm
        NOTE:

        Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible.

      2. Clean the contact surface of the vehicle body with cleaner.

        HINT: 

        Even if all the adhesive has been removed, clean the vehicle body.

    2. Position the windshield glass.
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      *a Matchmarks
      1. Using suction cups, place the windshield glass in the correct position.
      2. Check that the entire contact surface of the glass rim is perfectly even.
      3. Place matchmarks on the windshield glass and vehicle body at the locations indicated in the illustration.
        NOTE:

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

      4. Using suction cups, remove the windshield glass.
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      *a CORRECT
      *b INCORRECT
      *c Primer M
      *d Adhesive
      Primer M Application Area

      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.
    4. Using a brush or sponge, apply Primer G to the contact surface of the glass.
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      *a Back Side *b Adhesive Center Line
      Primer G Application Area - -

      Standard

      Area Specified Condition
      a 8.0 mm (0.3150 in.)
      b 11.0 mm (0.4331 in.) or more
      c 11.0 mm (0.4331 in.) or more
      d 19.0 mm (0.7480 in.) or more

      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.

      NOTE:
      • Allow the primer to dry for 3 minutes or more.
      • Throw away any leftover primer.
      • Do not apply too much primer.
    5. Apply adhesive to the windshield glass.

      Adhesive

      Toyota Genuine Windshield Glass Adhesive (High modulus Type) or Equivalent

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      *1 Sealer Gun
      *2 Nozzle
      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.

        Standard

        Area Specified Condition
        a 12.0 mm (0.4724 in.)
        b 8.0 mm (0.3150 in.)

        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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        *a Back Side *b Adhesive Center Line

        Standard

        Area Specified Condition
        a 3.0 mm (0.1181 in.)
        b 3.0 mm (0.1181 in.)
        c 3.0 mm (0.1181 in.)
        d 4.0 mm (0.1575 in.)
        e 8.0 mm (0.3150 in.)
        f 10.0 mm (0.3937 in.)
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      *a Matchmarks

      Install the windshield glass to the vehicle body.

      1. Using suction cups, position the windshield glass so that the matchmarks are aligned. Press it in gently along the rim.
        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.
      2. Lightly press the outer surface of the glass to ensure that it is securely fit to the vehicle body.

        HINT: 

        Press the glass with force of 98 N (10 kgf, 22.0 lbf) or more.

      3. Using a scraper, remove any excess or protruding adhesive.
        NOTE:

        Apply adhesive to the glass rim.

      4. Using a scraper, remove any excess or protruding adhesive.
      5. Hold the windshield glass in place securely with protective tape or equivalent until the adhesive hardens.
        NOTE:

        Do not drive the vehicle for the time described in the table below.

        Minimum Time

        Temperature Minimum Time Prior to Driving Vehicle
        35°C (95°F) 7 hours
        20°C (68°F) 12 hours
        5°C (41°F) 54 hours
  8. CHECK FOR LEAKS AND REPAIR 
    1. After the adhesive has hardened, apply water from the outside of the vehicle. Check that no water leaks into the cabin.
    2. If water leaks into the cabin, allow the water to dry and add adhesive.
    3. Remove the protective tape.
  9. INSTALL ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to INSTALLATION [10/2014 - 09/2015] , or refer to INSTALLATION [09/2015 - 09/2017]

  10. INSTALL ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 18 [10/2014 - 09/2015] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 18 [09/2015 - 09/2017]

  11. INSTALL MAP LIGHT ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 17 [10/2014 - 09/2015] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 17 [09/2015 - 09/2017]

  12. INSTALL VISOR HOLDER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 21 [10/2014 - 09/2015] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 21 [09/2015 - 09/2017]

  13. INSTALL VISOR ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 22 [10/2014 - 09/2015] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 22 [09/2015 - 09/2017]

  14. INSTALL VISOR ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  15. INSTALL VISOR BRACKET COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 24 [10/2014 - 09/2015] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 24 [09/2015 - 09/2017]

  16. INSTALL FRONT PILLAR GARNISH ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 43 [10/2014 - 09/2015] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 43 [09/2015 - 09/2017]

  17. INSTALL FRONT PILLAR GARNISH ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  18. INSTALL FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 [10/2014 - ]

  19. INSTALL FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  20. INSTALL LANE DEPARTURE WARNING CAMERA (w/ Lane Departure Alert System) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  21. INSTALL RAIN SENSOR (w/ Rain Sensor) 

    Refer to INSTALLATION [10/2014 - 09/2017]

  22. INSTALL RAIN SENSOR COVER (w/o Lane Departure Alert System) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  23. INSTALL AIR CONDITIONING THERMISTOR ASSEMBLY (HUMIDITY SENSOR) (w/ Humidity Sensor) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  24. INSTALL PROTECTOR (w/ Humidity Sensor) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  25. INSTALL INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY (w/o Lane Departure Alert System) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  26. INSTALL INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR STAY HOLDER COVER (w/o Lane Departure Alert System) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  27. INSTALL INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY (w/ Lane Departure Alert System) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  28. INSTALL NO. 1 LANE RECOGNITION COVER (w/ Lane Departure Alert System) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  29. INSTALL WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING LH 
    1. Attach the 8 claws to install the windshield outside moulding LH.
  30. INSTALL WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  31. INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  32. INSTALL FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL LH 
    1. Remove the double-sided tape from the front fender sub-assembly LH surface.
      NOTE:
      • Installing the front fender to cowl side seal LH with any double-sided tape remaining may cause poor adhesion. Therefore, perform this procedure until sufficiently removed.
      • Make sure to use a cloth when removing. Using a screwdriver, etc., may cause damage and poor adhesion.
    2. Wipe off any tape adhesive residue with cleaner.
    3. Remove the peeling paper from the face of the front fender to cowl side seal LH.

      HINT: 

      After removing the peeling paper, keep the exposed adhesive free from foreign matter.

    4. Attach the 2 guides, 2 claws and double-sided tape to install the front fender to cowl side seal LH.
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      Double-sided Tape
      NOTE:

      Press the front fender to cowl side seal LH firmly to install it.

  33. INSTALL FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  34. INSTALL FR WIPER ARM LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5

  35. INSTALL FR WIPER ARM RH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  36. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6

  37. CHECK WINDSHIELD GLASS 
    1. Conduct a leak test after the adhesive has completely hardened.
    2. Seal any leaks with auto glass sealer.
  38. ADJUST LANE DEPARTURE WARNING CAMERA (w/ Lane Departure Alert System) 

    Refer to ADJUSTMENT [10/2014 - 09/2017]