OEM 2000 Toyota MR2 Spyder Windshield

2000 Toyota MR2 Spyder Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to remove and install a windshield on 2000 Toyota MR2 Spyder?

  A: The windshield uninstallation process starts with removing the wiper arm head cap together with two nuts and two wiper arms. It is essential to remove the cowl top ventilator louver through a screwdriver process that includes detaching 5 screws with 6 clips after taping the screwdriver tip for safety. The process requires starting with unscrewing two screws from the removable roof hook before moving on to the front pillar garnishes using a screwdriver while taping the tip first. Perform these same steps on the other side of the vehicle. The first step is to detach the sun visors by removing their 4 screws then disconnect the map light assembly through the cover's removal with a screwdriver and the disconnection of 2 screws and a connector. Start by using a screwdriver to remove the front roof headlining trim while taping its tip then proceed with the inner rear view mirror assembly detachment. Cutting the windshield outside moulding with a knife must be precise so the body stays unharmed before finishing by removing the remaining moulding. A piano wire serves to extract windshield glass by placing it between body and glass before securing wooden blocks to the ends and carefully detaching adhesive while ensuring both wire harnesses and paint and exterior ornaments remain undamaged. A plastic sheet should be inserted between the piano wire and safety pad for scratch prevention and glass removal while keeping maximum adhesive on the car body. Begin by eliminating rough areas from the body contact surface while inspecting the adhesive with a shop rag for cleanliness. The removed glass needs careful cleaning which includes removing damaged No.2 stoppers and dams followed by adhesive scraping then wiping with a non-glass-encroaching cleaner. The process requires new No.1 stoppers to be installed on the glass by aligning with ceramic notches followed by attaching new dams through double-stick tape. Place the glass into its correct position while maintaining an equal contact at the rim before marking the reference points then remove the glass. A surface cleaner should be used to wipe the black section of contact on the glass rim but the glass face should be kept free from contact during this process. Use a brush to coat the displayed body section with Primer M before the drying period reaches at least three minutes and refrain from applying Primer M to both adhesive and new containers. Similarly brush Primer G onto both glass and contact surfaces and remove any surplus before the drying process then wait for at least three minutes for dryness. Cut the tip of cartridge nozzle Part No.08850-00801 or equivalent before filling it into a sealer gun to apply adhesive at designated glass dimensions. The installation of the windshield glass must align with reference marks while using a suction rubber to press gently until contact is achieved; any adhesive problems should be fixed with a spatula before adding a new windshield moulding before the adhesive dries while maintaining body center alignment. Cover the glass and moulding with protective tape throughout the specified setting time while avoiding operation of the vehicle. The assembly process includes reinstallation of rear view mirror and front roof headlining trim along with map light assembly and sun visors followed by front pillar garnishes and cowl top ventilator louver. Complete the installation by securing 6 clips then install the wiper arms and operate the wiper motor once before adjusting positions according to specifications and torquing nuts to 20 N.m (200 kgf.cm, 15 ft.lbf) for installation of the wiper arm head cap.