OEM 2007 Toyota Matrix Windshield

2007 Toyota Matrix Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to remove and install the windshield glass on 2007 Toyota Matrix?

  A: Begin windshield glass removal by disconnecting both wiper arms from the front (FR) location then detach the hood to cowl top seal followed by removal of the cowl top ventilator louvers from the left and right positions. The service begins with stripping Weather Strips from front doors (RH and LH) and taking away front pillar garnishes (RH and LH) along with the inner rear view mirror assembly and both visor assemblies (RH and LH) and map lamp assembly and assist grip sub-assembly and the visor holder. The roof headlining assembly follows. A knife should be used to trim the windshield moulding from outside without harming the vehicle body before removing the windshield glass through a piano wire process along with wooden blocks before using a suction cup for glass release. Remove stoppers and dam from the windshield glass by scraping off the affected areas before using white gasoline to clean the outer section without touching the glass. The installation requires first attaching two new windshield glass stoppers No. 1 onto the body. Then apply Primer G to the windshield glass stoppers No. 2 installation parts before their installation onto the glass. Allow Primer G to dry for at least 3 minutes. Avoid the stopper area as you attach the front pillar outer dam to the prepared window glass section that received Primer G application, waiting for the primer to dry for 3 minutes. Clean the adhesive contact surface on the vehicle body while preserving maximum adhesive quantity before placing the glass with the help of a suction cup to confirm all contact surfaces match precisely and marking reference points before taking out the glass. Begin by applying Primer M on the body panel contact surface until it becomes dry and after Primer G coating of the glass edge reaches dryness. Use Part No. 08850-00801 adhesive solution with a sealer gun by following the timing requirements to place the glass in position and check stoppers and clearance. Append the moulding to glass following adhesive hardening because this process enables reliable attachment. Protection tape holds the assembly in position before the extra adhesive can be removed. Complete a leak test on the hardened adhesive before you reattach the roof headlining assembly with the visor holder, assist grip sub-assembly, map lamp assembly, both visor assemblies, inner rear view mirror assembly and complete installation of the front pillar garnishes and front door Weather Strips and cowl top ventilator louvers and hood to cowl top seal and reinstall the FR wiper arm LH.