OEM 2006 Toyota Matrix Windshield

2006 Toyota Matrix Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the windshield glass on 2006 Toyota Matrix?

  A: You can begin the windshield glass replacement by taking off the front wiper arm RH and LH and hood to cowl top seal along with the cowl top ventilator louver LH and RH before removing front door Weather Strips RH and LH and pillar garnishes RH and LH as well as interior rear view mirror assembly and both visors and glove box lamp assembly with its sliding roof component together with assist grip sub-assembly and visor holder and finally roof headlining assembly. To start the windshield glass replacement you must first remove the windshield moulding exterior using a knife before removing the glass with a piano wire between the vehicle body and glass. Tie wooden blocks to the wire ends then cut the adhesive with the wire when ready to pull off the glass using a suction cup and optimizing the remaining adhesive on the body. Start by clearing the windshield glass through scraping off all damaged stoppers, adhesive, and strip before treating the glass perimeter with white gasoline. Use 2 new windshield glass stoppers No.1 to connect to the body before placing Primer G on windshield glass stopper No.2 attachment areas and waiting 3 minutes to apply them to the glass. Use Primer G on the window glass where you will position the front pillar outer dam before it dries for 3 minutes. Install the dam around this area but avoid the stopper region. Clear and reshape the adhesive contact surface on the vehicle body until it keeps maximum possible adhesive then apply Primer M coating on the body contact surface which needs to dry for 3 minutes. Apply Primer G to the glass surface followed by a three-minute drying period before you use a sealer gun to attach Part No.08850-00801 adhesive or its equivalent. Position and attach the glass with reference points and gentle rim pressure. The windshield glass must be held in position with protective tape during adhesive hardening then any leftover adhesive needs removal and a leak test should be conducted after full adhesive hardening while using sealant for any detected leaks.