OEM 2008 Toyota Highlander Windshield

2008 Toyota Highlander Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to remove the windshield glass on 2008 Toyota Highlander?

  A: Remove windshield glass by taking off the inner rear view mirror assembly without EC mirror followed by removal of the inner rear view mirror stay holder cover along with the inner rear view mirror assembly that includes an EC mirror. Separate the front wiper blades from each side along with the wiper arm assemblies then detach front fender to cowl side seals from both locations while breaking free of claws and double-sided tapes. Release the clips and claws from the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly before removing both front pillar garnishes and the roof console box assembly and the visor assemblies and covers on both sides. You should remove the front assist grip sub-assembly by breaking free the claws and clips when working on vehicles which do not have the sliding roof but vehicles with sliding roofs require you to remove the assist grip assembly. Windshield glass removal becomes possible by either removing or dropping the assembly of visor holder and roof headlining. If the deicer has its own connector as well as clamp go ahead and remove them but be very careful when cutting the adhesive since it needs to avoid damaging the glass. Position protective tape at the necessary installation points on the vehicle body before using piano wire to cut adhesive around the windshield glass sub-assembly while maintaining a plastic sheet against the instrument panel. Trace the important points on both the windshield glass sub-assembly and vehicle body before slowly removing the glass with suction cups. You should utilize a scraper to eliminate the window glass adhesive dam and No. 2 windshield glass stoppers while avoiding damage to the glass before installing new components. When working with two-piece types it is necessary to remove No. 1 windshield glass stoppers after cleaning the windshield glass by scraping off damaged stoppers, dams, and adhesive and wiping exterior glass edges with a non-residue solvent. The cleaning process includes shaping contact surfaces and removing unnecessary adhesive before using a cleaning agent to treat the body until abundant adhesive remains.