OEM 2003 Toyota 4Runner Windshield

2003 Toyota 4Runner Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the windshield glass on 2003 Toyota 4Runner?

  A: Windshield glass replacement requires initial removal of the roof headlining assembly after unscrewing front door Weather Strips (LH and RH), assist grips and front pillar garnishes (LH and RH), the visor assemblies (LH and RH) and holders, lastly the roof console box assembly. You must start by separating the front wiper arm head caps from both LH and RH wiper arms then detach the front fender to cowl side seals LH and RH and the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly before removing the inner rear view mirror assembly. Cut the outside LH windshield moldings and outside RH moldings together with the outer upper moldings apart from the body while taking caution to protect its structure. The windshield glass removal requires passing piano wire between body and glass while securing the wire ends on wooden blocks then applying protective tape to avert scratches. Remove the windshield glass by disengaging stoppers through piano wire cutting and applying a suction rubber to take out the glass while keeping as much adhesive on the body surface. Scrape off damaged stoppers, dam and adhesive from the windshield glass before cleaning the glass surface with white gasoline which should not touch the glass. Two new stoppers numbered No.1 should be placed on the body after applying Primer G to the No.2 windshield glass stopper which needs to dry for at least three minutes. Apply Primer G to the installation area of the window glass adhesive dam then dry it before attaching new components by using double-stick tape. After coating the glass edges and contact surface with Primer G allow them to dry before assembly of the outer upper moulding. Begin by cleaning the contact surface of the vehicle body until it is shaped properly. Then use a suction rubber to position the glass. After that check its alignment with reference marks before taking the glass off. Apply Primer M on the exposed body section while providing Primer G to the glass edge before waiting at least 3 minutes until they become dry. The installation of the glass requires you to apply Part No. 08850-00801 or equivalent adhesive during the specified tack-free period and align the glass with reference marks while pressing gently from the rim. During glass installation users should apply light pressure on the surface to create proper contact before using a scraper to remove excessive adhesive. The leak test comes next after adhesive hardening completes with auto glass sealer needed to handle any detected leaks.