OEM 2005 Toyota Highlander Windshield

2005 Toyota Highlander Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the windshield on 2005 Toyota Highlander?

  A: The procedure to replace a windshield involves first removing the front door opening trim Weather Strip LH and RH followed by the front pillar garnish LH and RH and the LH and RH visor assemblies along with the visor holder and roof console box assembly and assist grip assembly and a partial lowering of the roof headlining assembly. Use protective tape and a screwdriver to remove clips and hooks from the inner rear view mirror assembly while you also remove front wiper arms LH and RH together with cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly and windshield moulding outside LH and RH. Drill the rivet flanges of windshield outside moulding clip No.1 with care before cutting the outer upper moulding with a knife. To replace windshield glass you must disconnect the window defogger connector before you insert piano wire between the body and glass and create handles at the wire ends if the car is equipped with a defogger. Start by cutting through the adhesive using piano wire before disconnecting stoppers from the glass while employing a suction cup to pull out the glass while keeping maximum adhesive on the vehicle body. Use a scraper to eliminate broken stoppers and remaining adhesive from the windshield glass while applying white gasoline on its outer perimeter. Install windshield glass stopper No.2 after coating it with Primer G that requires drying before placing windshield glass stopper No.1 onto the vehicle body. First coat the installation area of the windshield glass adhesive dam with Primer G before drying it and install a new dam using double-sided tape. The vehicle body contact surface requires cleaning followed by shape adjustments to leave the adhesive in place before using a suction cup to position the glass while checking its height. Both the exposed vehicle body section and the glass edges need to receive an application of Primer M and Primer G until they achieve proper dryness. Use adhesive labeled Part No. 08850-00801 or equivalent to the glass surface before carefully placing it with reference marks lined up while using gentle pressure along the rim. Clean away surplus adhesive using a scraper before installing the windshield moulding outer upper by putting in place a new piece onto the vehicle body then tapping it manually. The leak test should be performed on hardened adhesive and sealed leaks with auto glass sealer. Use an air or hand riveter to install windshield outside moulding clip No.1 after checking that the position minimizes potential damage.