OEM 2000 Toyota Tundra Windshield

2000 Toyota Tundra Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to remove and reinstall a windshield on 2000 Toyota Tundra?

  A: The first step in windshield removal begins with removing the inner rear view mirror followed by unscrewing the caps that reveal T30 torx driver (Part No. 09041-00030 or locally manufactured tool) access to detach screws located at both driver's side and passenger's side. Start by taking off the front pillar garnish together with the sun visors before disconnecting the sun visor light connector. The next step involves removing sub-visors combined with frontal personal lights by detaching their lenses and screws followed by wiper arm removal through nut and cap unscrewing. Start by unscrewing and removing both cowl louver screws as well as its clips before extracting the front roof side rail Weather Stripping sections from each side. Carefully separate each moulding on the windshield outside and upper areas without causing damage to the vehicle bodywork. To remove windshield glass professionals should insert piano wire between the body and glass before attaching wooden blocks to the ends and carefully cutting the adhesive with tape covering the surface. Begin by cleaning both the body contact area and removed glass then install new stoppers and dams before placing the glass correctly and cleaning its contact surface. First coat Primer M on the body surface and Primer G on the glass surface before applying adhesive from a cartridge (Part No. 08850-00801 or equivalent) and properly aligning and taping the windshield glass until the adhesive has time to harden. The next step after the hardening period requires you to check for leaks then replace the windshield outside moulding and front part of the roof side rail Weather Strip and cowl louver and wiper arms making necessary adjustments before torquing their nuts to 20 N.m (204 kgf.cm, 15 ft.lbf). Reinstall the front roof headlining, sun visor holders, front personal light, inner rear view mirror together with front pillar garnish, sub-visors and assist grips and sun visors by using the T30 torx driver.