OEM 2000 Toyota RAV4 Windshield

2000 Toyota RAV4 Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to remove and install a windshield on 2000 Toyota RAV4?

  A: Begin by removing the broader components of the windshield through the steps of taking off the inner rear view mirror cover and screw. The procedure starts by removing the personal light components that require the removal of its cover and screw and connector disconnection. Sun visors and holders must be detached with screw removal. Start by taking care to remove the front pillar garnishes followed by wiper arms and cowl top ventilator louver and hood to cowl top seal. A knife should be used to cut off the windshield moulding carefully while maintaining body integrity then remove excess moulding material. The windshield glass can be removed by inserting piano wire into the body surface from inside and fixing its ends by wooden blocks while using protective tape to avoid surface scratches. Use piano wire to manipulate the adhesive until it allows you to separate glass from the body after which you should preserve as much adhesive on the body as you can. The installation process starts with body contact surface preparation where one must retain maximum adhesive and finish by wiping the adhesive surface with a shop rag. Clean the extracted glass piece without causing any damage before you attach new stoppers to the glass which needs double-stick tape around its rim for installation. Set the glass in its proper placement and ensure the rim receives balanced contact before marking the reference points for future removal of the glass. Clean the black-colored contact surface of the glass before coating the visible body section with Primer M which must dry for at least 3 minutes. Use Primer G on the glass edge but wipe it off before it becomes dry due to excessive application. Use adhesive from cartridge Part No. 08850-00801 to coat the glass surface to 8 - 12 mm (0.31 - 0.47 in.) height using specified time guidelines. To install the glass properly apply adhesive on the rim while gently pressing it down and then remove any remaining adhesive substance. You need to wrap the windshield with protective tape because driving should be avoided during the adhesive hardening process. Fitting the new windshield moulding by hand should be followed by an adhesive hardening leak test after which you need to apply auto glass sealer Part No. 08833-00030 to seal any detected leaks. The installation order includes the cowl top ventilator louver followed by wiper arms with a specified torque of 20 N.m (204 kgf.cm, 15 ft.lbf). Additionally the procedure includes front pillar garnishes sun visors and holders personal light and inner rear view mirror installation. All components must be properly secured during the process.