OEM 2007 Toyota Highlander Windshield

2007 Toyota Highlander Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to remove and install windshield glass on 2007 Toyota Highlander?

  A: Disconnecting the negative cable from the battery allows you to remove windshield glass with success through the use of a proper deactivation period of ninety seconds. This step disables Air Bag and seat belt pretensioner functions. Workers must first remove six trim accessories including front pillar garnish, visor assemblies, visor holder, roof console box and assist grip sub-assembly, front door opening trim Weather Strip and inner rear view mirror assembly and roof headlining assembly, front wiper arms and cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly with a screwdriver as they pry out clips and hooks while using protective tape. Cut off the windshield outside moulding No.1 clip after drilling the rivet flanges precisely and use a knife to remove the outer upper mold section without harming the vehicle body. The window defogger connector needs removal before inserting piano wire between vehicle body and glass so handlers can attach ties to the wire ends for cutting the adhesive without harming the paint or ornamental parts. First remove the windshield glass along with its No.1 stoppers and clean the glass using a scraper together with white gasoline. The first step for installation involves installing two new windshield glass No.1 stoppers and then applying Primer G to No.2 stoppers which need to dry for at least three minutes. Before installing the windshield glass adhesive dam you must coat its installation surface with Primer G. Next apply new adhesive-backed tape to the dam and use a cleaning solution to prepare and mold the body contact surfaces. Place the glass through the use of a suction cup before checking its alignment against reference marks then apply Primer M to the exposed vehicle body surface before drying it. Place adhesive (Utilize Part No.08850-00801 or similar solution) onto the glass surface then position it correctly before trimming away remaining adhesive material. The last step requires use of an air riveter to put windshield moulding outer upper and outside moulding No.1 clip into place, leak inspection followed by auto glass sealer application before reinserting all components while finishing with reconnecting the cable to the negative battery terminal.