OEM 2002 Toyota Avalon Windshield

2002 Toyota Avalon Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to remove and install a windshield on 2002 Toyota Avalon?

  A: The first step to remove the windshield involves taking off the inner rear view mirror through a combination of screwdriver removal of the cover and connector disconnection and the mirror itself. After sun visors and holders removal you must detach the roof console box by unscrewing three fasteners and disconnecting the connector from its plug. Start by removing the front door trims at the opening points and then remove the garnish on each front pillar. The wiper arms together with the hood to cowl top seal and cowl top ventilator louver can be removed through clip remover action to disconnect their two clips. First remove the assist grip followed by the sliding roof opening trim when present. Using a knife carefully cut through the windshield upper moulding while protecting the body structure before wiping away all remaining moulding pieces. A piano wire will help remove windshield glass by inserting it between the body and glass and tying off ends to wooden blocks before wrapping tape for scratch prevention. The piano wire minus the adhesive will cut through the adhesive to remove glass while keeping as much adhesive attached to the body structure. A knife and shop rag treated with cleaner must be used to prepare the body surface before installation when ample adhesive stays on the body. The removed glass must undergo cleaning procedures that include taking off defective No.2 stoppers and dams followed by adhesive scraping and cleaner application. The process requiresInspecting No.1 stoppers for damage before removing old adhesive from them and cleaning the surface to match the notches for proper fitting. Put fresh No.2 glass stoppers onto the glass components while aligning them with ceramic notches before adding brand-new retainers and dams to the glass surface. The correct glass positioning must be achieved before confirming contact uniformity and marking vital points and then cleaning the black section where the glass meets the rim. The exposed area of the body requires Primer M application but practitioners must wait at least three minutes before application before they should avoid touching the adhesive material. Primer G should coat the glass edges until all mistakes clear before the coating achieves drying status. Use the sealer gun to operate the cartridge (Part No. 08850-0801 or equivalent) before the specified time expires. The window installer should position the windshield glass by using reference marks then gently press for contact before fixing any adhesive problems with a spatula. Licitize fresh windshield molding before the adhesive dries up lastly break off excess adhesive then use tape to fix the glass joint with the molding until the adhesive sets. Record any detected leaks before you put in all applicable components, like the sliding roof opening trim and its components including assist grip, cowl top ventilator louver, hood to cowl top seal, wiper arms set to 24 N.m torque and adjusted position, the front pillar garnish and front door opening trims, the roof console box, sun visors and holders followed by an inner rear view mirror installation.