OEM 2009 Toyota Highlander Windshield

2009 Toyota Highlander Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to remove the windshield glass on 2009 Toyota Highlander?

  A: Removing the windshield glass begins with taking the inner rear view mirror away without the EC mirror while also removing the inner rear view mirror stay holder cover if you have an EC mirror before proceeding with the assembly removal. Both left and right front wiper blades need to be removed along with the necessary removal of front fender cowl side seals by unclipping the claws and double-sided tapes from both areas. Start by taking out the clips which secure the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly while also disengaging its claws. Successively remove the front pillar garnishes from both sides in addition to taking off the roof console box assembly and the sets of visor assemblies with their covers from both vehicle sides. The front assist grip sub-assembly must be removed by disengaging the claws and clips on vehicles without sliding roofs or by disengaging clips on vehicles with sliding roofs. Lower the front part of the roof headliner slightly to make extracting the windshield glass easier. The procedure involves disconnecting the windshield glass stoppers after removing the deicer connector and clamp. When working with the windshield glass sub-assembly use suction cups to secure it prevent any potential drops. Protective tape should be applied to the installation spot on the vehicle body followed by passing a piano wire through the body-glass gap where both ends tie onto wooden blocks. Use the piano wire to cut the adhesive while protecting all paint surfaces and avoiding any damage to vehicle ornaments to mark both the body and glass when reusing the windshield. Apply suction cups to handle the responsible removal of windshield glass sub-assembly units. A scraper should be used to remove the windshield glass adhesive dam while preventing glass damage so a new replacement can be installed. The removal of both windshield glass stoppers at numbers 2 and 1 from 2-piece types requires new stoppers for replacement. Clean the windshield glass by removing all damaged stoppers, dams, and adhesive with scraping then cleanse its outer edges with a non-residual solvent but avoid contact with the glass itself. Finish the surface cleaning process by forming the contact areas of the body while removing extra adhesive before cleaning the surfaces thoroughly with a detergent until most adhesive remains on the body.