OEM 2005 Toyota MR2 Spyder Windshield

2005 Toyota MR2 Spyder Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to remove and install a windshield on 2005 Toyota MR2 Spyder?

  A: You should begin by taping your screwdriver tip to prevent damage before you uninstall the wiper arm head cap followed by the removal of 2 nuts along with the 2 wiper arms. Start by removing the cowl top ventilator louver through screw removal of 5 pieces and unclipping 6 components before unscrewing the removable roof hook through removing its 2 screws. Front pillar garnishes can be removed with a screwdriver on both sides before destroying the sun visors by unscrewing 4 screws. The procedure for the map light assembly begins by using a screwdriver to unlock its cover and then unscrewing two screws before disconnecting the connector and finally separating the assembly. Use a screwdriver to take out the front roof headlining trim and push and slide the inner rear view mirror off after detaching it. Carefully cut off the outside molding of the windshield with a knife before inserting a piano wire between the body and glass to remove the windshield glass while watching out for both paint and the wire harness. Install the contact surface on the body by cleaning it and saving all possible adhesive before cleaning the replaced glass and replacing or fixing any No.2 stoppers or dams. New No.1 stoppers must be attached to the glass while matching the ceramic notches before installing new dams with double-stick tape and placing the glass in position to mark the reference points before cleaning the contact surface of the glass. Use Primer M on exposed body areas before letting it dry followed by applying Primer "G" to the glass edges until its excess is wiped away. The tip of the adhesive cartridge (Part No. 08850-00801 or equivalent) must be trimmed before placing it in a sealer gun to apply adhesive on glass surfaces. The procedure involves windshield glass installation that starts with alignment to reference marks followed by light pressing of the front surface while using a spatula to solve adhesive overflow problems before adding new windshield moulding and securing all components with protective tape during adhesive hardening. Perform a leak test before reattaching all components including the inner rear-view mirror with the front roof lining trim and map light assembly and sun visors along with front pillar trim and the cowl top ventilator louver while applying correct wiper arm tightening limits.