OEM 2009 Toyota Tacoma Windshield

2009 Toyota Tacoma Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to install the windshield glass on 2009 Toyota Tacoma?

  A: The windshield glass installation process begins with windshield glass cleaning that includes scraping out damaged stoppers, adhesive and dam followed by an outer circumference cleaning with white gasoline. Finish the procedure by avoiding any contact with the windshield surface. Start by cleaning the contact surface of the body with a knife to eliminate rough adhesive while protecting the body before cleaning it with a shop rag containing cleaner. The No. 2 windshield glass stoppers require a coating of Primer G applied for a minimum of three-minute drying time before new stoppers get installed at the glass position. Deliver 2 new stoppers to the vehicle body before applying Primer G to the dam then drying it for 3 minutes to prepare for triple dam installation with double-sided tape surrounding the windshield glass yet keeping stoppers out of the tape path. Use suction cups to position the windshield glass with an even contact surface and properly placed matchmarks before removing the glass to apply Primer M on the exposed vehicle body parts which will need a 3-minute drying period before coating the windshield glass edge and contact surface with Primer G. The sealer gun needs a trimmed adhesive cartridge nozzle as you apply adhesive (Part No. 08850-00801 or equivalent) to the windshield glass prior to body installation while lining up matchmarks before gentle rim pressure. Once stoppers show proper attachment and glass lies at least 0.8 millimeters from the body, use a scraper to smooth away excess adhesive by lightly pressing the windshield front surface. Primarily G needs application on windshield glass edges and contact points before installing the outer upper moulding while avoiding vehicle operation during the required minimum waiting period. Installation and leakage testing of cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly front fender to cowl side seals front wiper arms must happen after adhesive hardens. Auto glass sealer must be used to finalize any leak detection. The final step includes installing all visor assemblies and holders by cab type alongside the assist grip sub-assembly plug as well as roof console boxes and pillar garnishes and front door opening trim Weather Strips and the inner rear view mirror sub-assembly and attaching the cable to the negative battery terminal with a torque setting of 3.9 Nm (40 kgf-cm, 35 in-lbf).