OEM 2001 Toyota Avalon Windshield

2001 Toyota Avalon Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to remove and install a windshield on 2001 Toyota Avalon?

  A: The first step in windshield removal consists of disassembling the inner rear view mirror by uncoveting it with a screwdriver while disconnecting its connector and separating the mirror. Start the windshield replacement procedure by first eliminating the sun visors with their holders followed by disassembling the roof console box by cleaning off the map light lens before unscrewing its three mounting screws and disconnecting the wiring. Both front door opening trims and the front pillar garnish should be removed from the sides of the vehicle. Remove the wiper arms along with the hood to cowl top seal by using two clips to detach them. Remove the assist grip followed by the elimination of the sliding roof opening trim only if your vehicle has this feature. The windshield upper moulding needs cutting with a knife while maintaining body safety before finishing removal of the rest of the moulding. A successful windshield glass removal requires insertion of a piano wire into the body while glass to create wooden block bindings followed by surface protection with tape. Use a piano wire to cut the adhesive before taking off the glass while attempting to leave maximum adhesive residue on the body. The installation process consists of cleaning the contact surface of the body while preserving adhesive excrescences and appropriately preparing the extracted glass to avoid damage. New No.1 stoppers should be placed correctly onto the body notches before installing new No.2 stoppers which match with ceramic body notches. Mark the glass reference points before you apply new retainers and dams to the glass. Next, place the glass correctly and clean the contact surface. Apply Primer "M" to coat the entire body part, let it dry before you apply Primer G to the glass edge and remove excess application before drying occurs. Use Part No. 08850-0801 adhesive or equivalent during installation by applying it within the required time frame while aligning the windshield glass with reference marks before achieving contact by using light-pressure and fixing any detected adhesive problems. Installation of new windshield mouldings must occur before adhesive solidifies then tape will secure the items while leak testing follows adhesive curing. Reinstall all accessories including sliding roof opening trim when present alongside assist grip, cowl top ventilator louver, hood to cowl top seal, wiper arms, front pillar garnish, front door opening trims, roof console box, sun visors and holders, and the inner rear view mirror.