Tech Alert: 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser (Windshield Magazine Article)

[Brian - VABeach]

Mitch01 previously said:

Maybe this should get a sticky... so new people can find it easier?

Nice find. If not a sticky, maybe the info could be noted in Bostonian's Broken Windshield Poll Thread here? New Windshield Poll - Please Respond

[doncamino]

thnx for the info.

[jferg]

Thank you for the information. I've now saved it for future reference.

[jaowli]

Yep...saved the article because I already have two rock chips in three weeks of owning my FJ. I think I'll need it with the rate the rocks are hitting my windshield...lol.

[sincityfjc]

Thanks - Saved that one to HD

[headknocker]

Thanks! My wife's two-month old FJ has a crack which started several days ago. What makes it even worse and baffling is she doesn't remember getting hit with anything.

She was devastated when she saw it since she loves the vehicle.

[w5wi]

Thanks for the great info! This should be a sticky!!!

Rep points to you!

[n928kc]

more info on our windshields:
Vehicle information
Vehicle type: Four-door utility vehicle
NAGS® numbers*: Windshield part number FW02652GTY; front door glass FD23053-54GTY R-L; rear door glass FD23055-56GTN or YPN, R-L; quarter glass FQ23057-58GTN or YPN R-L; and back glass FB23059GTY or YPY
Helpful tools or supplies: Retention tape to protect the fenders, hood and doorframe trim; a PryBaby for molding and panel removal; two temporary universal windshield gravity stops; a leak detector; two 2-inch by 3/8-inch strips of 3M automotive attachment tape 06383
Watch for: The six beads of urethane that hold the molding down on the windshield. When removing the doorframe trim, be careful not to bend the frame or scratch the paint on the door opening.
*With permission from National Auto Glass Specifications. Call NAGS at 800/551-4012 or visit Auto Glass Software Solutions - NAGS International.

Click here for detailed installation instructions

[rayray]

thanks for posting these articles. i dropped off my FJ to get 3M protective film applied and the shop guy mentioned that they had trouble removing the windshield on another FJ they had in and ended up breaking the top piece. i will pass these articles on to them to avoid the pain for future FJ jobs they might have.

-rayray

[BOBTAILFJ]

Wow, great information, thanks for posting. I'm printing and stuffing in my glove compartment.