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Installation [10/2021 - ]: Procedure

  1. INSTALL NO. 1 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER (for 2-piece Type) 
    1. Install 2 new No. 1 windshield glass stoppers to the vehicle body as shown in the illustration.
      GTY898129Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      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.

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

      HINT: 

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

    2. Install the 2 No. 2 windshield glass stoppers to the windshield glass as shown in the illustration.
      GTY861369Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *A Back Side
      *a Ceramic Notch
      *b Windshield Glass Edge Side

      Standard Dimension

      Area Dimension
      a 13.7 to 14.7 mm (0.539 to 0.579 in.)

      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 WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE UPPER MOULDING 
    1. Using a brush or sponge, coat the installation area of a new windshield outside upper moulding with glass primer.
      NOTE:
      • Do not apply too much glass primer.
      • Allow the glass primer to dry for 3 minutes or more.
      • Throw away any leftover glass primer.

      HINT: 

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

    2. Install the windshield outside upper moulding to the windshield glass as shown in the illustration.
      GTY900336Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *A Back Side - -
      *a Alignment Position (Edge Of Curved Surface) - -

      Reference Measurement / Standard Dimension

      Area Measurement Area Dimension
      a 2.0 mm (0.0787 in.) b 7.0 mm (0.276 in.)
  4. INSTALL WINDOW GLASS ADHESIVE DAM 
    1. Using a brush or sponge, coat the installation area of 3 new window glass adhesive dams with glass primer.
      NOTE:
      • Do not apply too much glass primer.
      • Allow the glass primer to dry for 3 minutes or more.
      • Throw away any leftover glass primer.

      HINT: 

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

    2. Install the window glass adhesive dam to the windshield glass as shown in the illustration.
      GTY893970Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *A Back Side - -
      *a Indicated Line *b Alignment Position (End Of Indicated Line)

      Reference Measurement

      Area Measurement Area Measurement
      a 20.0 mm (0.787 in.) b 5.0 mm (0.197 in.)
    3. Install the 2 window glass adhesive dams to the windshield glass as shown in the illustration.
      GTY911254Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *A Back Side - -
      *a Indicated Line *b Alignment Position (End Of Indicated Line)

      Reference Measurement

      Area Measurement Area Measurement
      a 5.0 mm (0.197 in.) b 8.0 mm (0.315 in.)
  5. INSTALL FRONT WINDOW INNER CENTER MOULDING 

    HINT: 

    Perform the following procedure only when replacement of the front window inner center moulding is necessary.

    1. Using a brush or sponge, coat the installation area of a new front window inner center moulding with glass primer.

      Standard Dimension

      Area Dimension
      a 17.5 to 20.5 mm (0.689 to 0.807 in.)
      NOTE:
      • Do not apply too much glass primer.
      • Allow the glass primer to dry for 3 minutes or more.
      • Throw away any leftover glass primer.

      HINT: 

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

      GTY795223Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *A Back Side
      Glass Primer
    2. Install the front window inner center moulding to the windshield glass as shown in the illustration.
      GTY881742Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *A Back Side - -
      *a Alignment Mark (Ceramic Notch) *b Matchmark

      Reference Measurement / Standard Dimension

      Area Measurement Area Dimension
      a 2.0 mm (0.0787 in.) b 0 to 0.6 mm (0 to 0.0236 in.)
      NOTE:

      Do not damage the front window inner center moulding.

  6. INSTALL WINDSHIELD GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Position the windshield glass sub-assembly.
      GTY905456Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Matchmark
      1. Using suction cups, place the windshield glass sub-assembly in the correct position.
      2. Check that the whole contact surface of the windshield glass sub-assembly rim is perfectly even.
      3. Align the matchmarks on the windshield glass sub-assembly and vehicle body.
        NOTE:

        Check that the windshield glass stoppers are engaged to the vehicle body correctly.

      4. Remove the windshield glass sub-assembly.
    2. Using a brush, coat the installation surface on the vehicle body with body primer.
      NOTE:
      • Do not coat the adhesive with body primer.
      • Do not apply too much body primer.
      • Allow the body primer to dry for 3 minutes or more.
      • Throw away any leftover body primer.

      HINT: 

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

    3. Using a brush or sponge, coat the adhesive application area with glass primer.
      GTY912323Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *A Back Side - -
      *a Adhesive Application Area - -
      Glass Primer - -

      Standard Dimension

      Area Dimension - -
      a 8.0 mm (0.315 in.) or more - -
      NOTE:
      • Do not apply too much glass primer.
      • Allow the glass primer to dry for 3 minutes or more.
      • Throw away any leftover glass primer.

      HINT: 

      • Apply glass primer to the ceramic notches.
      • If an area other than specified is coated by accident, wipe off the glass primer with a clean piece of cloth before it dries.
    4. Apply adhesive to the windshield glass sub-assembly.

      Adhesive

      Toyota Genuine Windshield Glass Adhesive (High modulus type) or equivalent

      1. Cut off the tip of the cartridge nozzle as shown in the illustration.
        GTY446207Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        *a Nozzle

        Standard Dimension

        Area Dimension
        a 12.0 to 15.0 mm (0.472 to 0.591 in.)
        b 8.0 to 11.0 mm (0.315 to 0.433 in.)
      2. Load the sealer gun with the cartridge.
      3. Apply adhesive to the windshield glass sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.
        GTY907377Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        *A Back Side - -
        *a Adhesive Positioning Center - -
        Adhesive - -

        Standard Dimension

        Area Dimension Area Dimension
        a 9.5 mm (0.374 in.) b 5.0 mm (0.197 in.)
        c 6.5 mm (0.256 in.) d 53.8 mm (2.12 in.)

        HINT: 

        Apply adhesive to the ceramic notches.

    5. Install the windshield glass sub-assembly.
      GTY905456Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Matchmark
      1. Using suction cups, position the windshield glass sub-assembly so that the matchmarks are aligned, and press it in gently along the rim.
        NOTE:
        • Check that the windshield glass stoppers are engaged to the vehicle body correctly.
        • Check the clearance between the vehicle body and windshield glass sub-assembly.
      2. Lightly press the outer surface of the windshield glass sub-assembly to ensure that the windshield glass sub-assembly is securely fit to the vehicle body.

        HINT: 

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

      3. Using a scraper, remove any excess or protruding adhesive.
      4. Hold the windshield glass sub-assembly using protective tape until the applied adhesive becomes hard.

        HINT: 

        Follow the instructions supplied by the adhesive manufacturer or in the corresponding instruction manual for the minimum amount of time necessary to wait before driving the vehicle.

    6. When replacing the windshield glass sub-assembly or front window inner center moulding with a new one:
      1. Remove the 2 protective retainers from the front window inner center moulding.
        GTY776700Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        NOTE:

        Do not damage the front window inner center moulding.

        HINT: 

        Make sure to remove the protective retainers.

    7. w/ Windshield Deicer System:
      1. Connect the connector.
  7. INSPECT FOR LEAK 
    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.
  8. INSTALL ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY 
    1. Return the front section of the roof headlining assembly to its original position.
    2. Connect the connector.
  9. INSTALL VISOR HOLDER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 [12/2019 - 10/2022] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 [10/2022 - ]

  10. INSTALL VISOR ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3 [12/2019 - 10/2022] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3 [10/2022 - ]

  11. INSTALL VISOR BRACKET COVER LH (w/ Cover) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4 [12/2019 - 10/2022] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4 [10/2022 - ]

  12. INSTALL ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7 [12/2019 - 10/2022] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7 [10/2022 - ]

  13. INSTALL VISOR ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  14. INSTALL VISOR BRACKET COVER RH (w/ Cover) 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  15. INSTALL FRONT PILLAR GARNISH ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 49 [12/2019 - 10/2022] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 47 [10/2022 - ]

  16. INSTALL FRONT PILLAR GARNISH ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  17. INSTALL MAP LIGHT ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to INSTALLATION [12/2019 - ]

  18. INSTALL FORWARD RECOGNITION CAMERA 

    Refer to INSTALLATION [09/2020 - 11/2023] , or refer to INSTALLATION [11/2023 - ]

  19. INSTALL RAIN SENSOR (w/ Rain Sensor) 

    Refer to INSTALLATION [12/2019 - ]

  20. INSTALL INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY 

    w/ EC Mirror: Refer to INSTALLATION [12/2019 - 11/2023] , or refer to INSTALLATION [11/2023 - ]

    w/o EC Mirror: Refer to INSTALLATION [12/2019 - ]

  21. INSTALL WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING LH 

    Refer to INSTALLATION [12/2019 - ]

  22. INSTALL WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  23. INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to INSTALLATION [12/2019 - ]

  24. 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.

      HINT: 

      Forward Recognition Camera Learning can be performed by using either Target Adjustment (One Time Recognition) or Target Adjustment (Sequential Recognition) or Driving Adjustment.

      Target Adjustment (One Time Recognition): Refer to TARGET ADJUSTMENT (ONE TIME RECOGNITION) [09/2020 - ]

      Target Adjustment (Sequential Recognition): Refer to TARGET ADJUSTMENT (SEQUENTIAL RECOGNITION) [09/2020 - ]

      Driving Adjustment: Refer to DRIVING ADJUSTMENT [09/2020 - ]