OEM 2003 Toyota Avalon Windshield

2003 Toyota Avalon Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to remove and install a windshield on 2003 Toyota Avalon?

  A: The first step to remove the windshield requires users to disconnect the inner rear view mirror starting by removing its cover with a screwdriver followed by connector disconnection then removing the mirror itself. First remove sun visors with holders and then proceed to the roof console box by executing the map light lens removal and unscrewing three screws and disconnecting the connector. Start by uninstalling the front door opening trims with the removal of front pillar garnishes from both sides. You should remove the wiper arms together with the hood to cowl top seal along with the cowl top ventilator louver using two clips. Then remove the assist grip followed by the sliding roof opening trim if it exists. Use a knife to meticulously cut away the windshield upper moulding while keeping away from body damage before discarding the rest of the moulding. A piano wire must be inserted between body and glass to detach the windshield. The wire must have its ends connected to wooden blocks while protective tape should cover the glass before application. Climb the windshield glass off with piano wire slices until the body still retains most adhesive residue. The body contact surface must be cleaned and shaped for installation with intact adhesive before cleaning the glass removal area without causing damage to the material. Install the new No. 1 stoppers to the body by aligning them with the notches while putting fresh No. 2 stoppers onto the glass. Use new retainers and dams to attach the glass then correctly position it before marking the contact areas. Rub the black contact area of the glass before applying Primer "M" to the visible body surface which needs to dry for three minutes. The glass edge needs to receive a thin layer of Primer "G" followed by immediate wiping off the excess before the primer becomes dry. You must use adhesive from Part No. 08850-00801 or equivalent within the designated time period to mount windshield glass by aligning it with reference marks. After contact with light pressure you should adjust excess adhesive and then put in the new windshield moulding before the adhesive stops forming bonds. Protective tape should be used to secure the glass and moulding while the adhesive sets up because driving the vehicle must be avoided. A leak test should be performed when adhesive has hardened. The technician must install sliding roof opening trim along with assist grip and cowl top ventilator louver and hood to cowl top seal while adjusting wiper arms to specific positions according to dimension requirements before torquing nuts to 24 N.m. In the last step reinstall the front pillar garnish along with front door opening trims roof console box and sun visors and holders and the inner rear view mirror.