OEM 2004 Toyota Sienna Windshield

2004 Toyota Sienna Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the windshield glass on 2004 Toyota Sienna?

  A: You must begin windshield glass replacement work by taking away the roof headlining assembly following front door Weather Strip detachment (LH, RH) and front pillar garnish extraction (LH, RH) and the removal of visors (LH, RH), assist grip, roof console box and visor holders and finally removing the roof headlining assembly in addition to the sunroof opening trim moulding when included. The windshield glass replacement process requires initial front wiper head cap and wiper arm (both LH and RH) detachment as well as front fender to cowl side seals detachment (also LH and RH) before removing inner rear view mirror assemblies and cowl top ventilator louver sub-assemblies. Leverage a knife for cautious cutting of the outer upper windshield moulding while preserving the body structure and handling any deicer connector disconnect as needed. The correct method for windshield glass removal requires piano wire installation between body and glass while wooden blocks secure the ends and protective tape prevents marks during the process. The adhesive can be cut using piano wire which allows the stoppers to disengage and a suction cup will separate the glass while retaining as much adhesive on the body. Clear the windshield glass by removing damaged stoppers and adhesive and dam while cleaning the perimeter with white gasoline. Application of Primer G follows before the installation of both new stoppers onto the glass after a minimum 3-minute drying period of the Primer G coat. Implement two new stoppers onto the body structure of windshield glass stopper No.1. The window glass adhesive dam requires an application of Primer G to its installation area followed by dry time before adding a new object with double-sided tape positioned only at locations that exclude the dam placement. The glass edges require application of Primer G before mounting the outside upper windshield molding onto its contact surface. The glass installation requires clean-up and shaping of contacto surfaces before using a suction cup for positioning and checking for equal distribution and referencing marks. Begin by using Primer M to coat the exposed vehicle body part until dry before applying Primer G to the glass edge and contact surface. Finally, use Part No. 08850-00801 or equivalent adhesive on the glass surface but cut the cartridge nozzle before applying. Take the glass through its installation points with reference marks while pressing it to the rim in a gentle manner while verifying the stopper connections and checking the distance from vehicle body to glass. Use a scraper to remove surplus adhesive before using the scraper to press gently on the glass front surface and achieve proper fit. To complete the process do a leak test following adhesive solidification then use auto glass sealer to close any leaks that surface.