OEM 2008 Toyota 4Runner Windshield

2008 Toyota 4Runner Windshield Parts Q&A

• Q: How to remove the windshield on 2008 Toyota 4Runner?

  A: The windshield removal process begins by disassembling the roof headliner assembly through the removal sequence of front door Weather Strips LH and RH and the two assist grips and front pillar garnishes LH/RH along with the LH/RH Visor assemblies, visors, and two visor holders and roof console box assembly. The removal of the inner rear view mirror assembly follows as the second operating step. Removal of the windshield starts by detaching the dual front wiper arm head caps followed by FR wiper arm LH and RH then front fender to cowl side seals LH and RH and finally the cowl top ventilator louver. First remove the windshield moulding outside both the left-hand and right-hand sides followed by outer upper moulding that requires knife cutting to prevent vehicle body damage before disconnecting the deicer connector if present. Pass a piano wire from the interior onto the glass then to the vehicle body between them before securing both ends on wooden blocks while applying protective tape to the outer vehicle surface to avoid scratches. When separating the vehicle ensure you avoid scratching paint or ornaments and place plastic sheeting between piano wire and safety pad. You should detach the adhesive through piano wire pulling before disabling stoppers while extracting glass with a suction cup so that adhesive remains stuck to the body. The last step requires you to scrape off damaged stoppers along with adhesive from the windshield glass and use white gasoline to clean its outer perimeter while taking care to avoid cleaning the glass surface.