OEM 2002 Toyota Sienna Windshield

2002 Toyota Sienna Windshield Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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

  A: A technician must start by using a screwdriver with taped tip to take out the front door scuff plates and subsequent removal of the cowl side boards then front door opening trim covers and finally front pillar garnish. Perform the same procedure on the other side by removing the tweeter speaker connector when present. Once the sun visors and assist grip are removed along with the sliding roof opening trim moulding (if present) and roof drip side channels and roof console box lenses and screws need to be detached from their connectors. Start by removing screws from the glasses box then proceed with disassembling the front side of the roof headlining along with wiper arms and the hood to cowl top seal along with cowl top ventilator louvers after disconnecting washer hoses and unclipping those devices. A drill-mounted rivet cutter should help you safely cut rivet flanges before removing outside moulding then repeating the process on the adjacent side. Use a knife to cut off the upper outside moulding while avoiding damage to the body structure. Inserting piano wire between body and glass from the interior allows you to cut the adhesive with care by securing wire ends to wooden blocks. This operation should not harm the paint or ornaments. Leaving as much adhesive on the body will be advantageous. Prepare the body contact surface by cleaning and shaping it and leaving adhesive residue and then clean the glass by removing adhesive and applying cleaner without contacting the surface before application. The process requires replacement of all broken stoppers and dams with new ones secured with adhesive tape after cleaning the installation areas. First position the glass in its correct place while verifying smooth contact between surfaces before creating reference marks to proceed with cleaning the contact area of the glass rim. Apply Primer M onto the body contact surface until it becomes dry for minimum 3 minutes while applying Primer G on the glass and wiping it off before the drying process ends. The installation requires placing the glass in its appropriate position before applying Part No. 08850-00801 adhesive; then use a spatula to distribute the adhesive while securing the glass with protective tape until the adhesive achieves full hardening state. The part should be checked for leaks after drying before using Part No. 08833-00030 or its equivalent to seal any found leaks. The adhesive application on moulding installation areas leads to upper outside moulding installation by tapping before securing the outside moulding with an air or hand-driven riveter. The final installation step involves replacing cowl top ventilator louvers and hood to cowl top seal as well as installing wiper arms with specified torque values and all remaining components such as the front side of roof headlining, glasses box, roof console box, roof drip side channels, sliding roof opening trim moulding if applicable, assist grip, sun visors and holders, front pillar garnishes, front door opening trim covers, cowl side boards, and front door scuff plates.