OEM 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser Windshield

2005 Toyota Land Cruiser Windshield Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to remove and install a windshield on 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser?

  A: The process to remove the windshield starts with removing front door opening trims followed by disconnecting the front assist grip through the removal of its assist grip plugs and screws which need repeating for the opposite side. Start by gently removing the front pillar garnish with a screwdriver before proceeding to remove the sun visor after disconnecting all its caps, screws and electrical connectors. The next task involves taking screws off the double visor holders and then unfastening the overhead console box by removing the bolt and cutting the connector loose. Lower the roof headliner front portion before disconnecting its wiring and taking out the internal rear view mirror after unscrewing the bracket screws. The wiper arm removal requires uninstalling the 2 wiper arm head caps, nuts before proceeding with hood to cowl top seal removal, and cowl top ventilator louver removal from each side. Using a screwdriver, carefully extract the outside No. 2 moulding while drilling out its rivet flanges and raising its temperature to 20 - 30 degrees C (68 - 86 degrees F) to enable cutting the adhesive tape with piano wire. Users should cut off the outside upper moulding using a knife yet avoid any damage to the body during this process. The windshield glass removal process begins by inserting piano wire between the body and glass and then connecting the wire ends to wooden blocks followed by slowly cutting the adhesive while protecting the paint and ornaments from damage. Shape the contact areas on the body by cleaning and preserving the adhesive before cleaning the removed glass pieces during new stoppers and dams installation. Begin by setting the glass in proper position then apply Primer M to the body surface and Primer G to the glass edge before its drying time elapses. The glass installation requires adhesive from cartridge Part No. 08850-00801 that should be applied onto the glass surface before setting it into position with reference marks for accurate alignment. A leak inspection should be conducted following adhesive drying where leaks need sealing by Part No. 08833-00030 sealant material followed by moulding adhesive application. Use an air riveter equipped with nose piece No. 4 to install upper outside moulding and outside No. 2 moulding while avoiding any spaces between material and rivet head. Put all components back together in the opposite order from earlier removal while installing the hood to cowl top seal, wiper arms, inner rear view mirror, front side of the roof headlining, assist grips, overhead console box, holders, double visor, sun visor, front pillar garnish, front assist grip, and front door opening trims.