OEM 2001 Toyota Tundra Windshield

2001 Toyota Tundra Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to remove and reinstall a windshield on 2001 Toyota Tundra?

  A: The windshield removal process starts with dismantling the inner rear view mirror followed by assist grip cap removal then using a T30 torx driver (Part No. 09041-00030 or locally manufactured tool) to remove screws on both sides of the windshield. First cut off the front pillar garnish as well as the sun visors while disconnecting their light connector. The subsequent steps involve removing sub-visors followed by personal front lights when you detach the lens and screws then complete the windshield removal by unsticking the wiper arms after nut and cap removal. Removing the cowl louver requires unscrewing and unclipping it followed by gently pulling off both roof side rail Weather Strips from their front sections. Use a knife to cut through the upper segment of windshield outside moulding after first unscrewing it from its position. The process of windshield glass removal includes placing piano wire between body and glass to cut adhesive using wooden blocks but maintain paint and ornament position. Start by cleansing the body surface where glass meets and the removed glass before installing new stoppers and dams while positionantly placing the glass for subsequent cleaning of the glass rim contact surface. Begin by applying Primer M to the body surface and Primer G to the glass surface before using Part No. 08850-00801 adhesive cartridge or equivalent to fix the windshield glass properly while maintaining alignment and holding it in place with tape until the adhesive has hardened. The technician should verify no leaks exist before reinstalling the windshield outside moulding and front roof Weather Strip and cowl louver and wiper arms. Adjustments and 20 N.m torques (204 kgf.cm, 15 ft.lbf) must be applied to all nut operations. Install the front roof headlining and sun visor holders with the front personal light and sub-visors and sun visors along with the front pillar garnish and assist grips using a T30 torx driver and the inner rear view mirror.