OEM Toyota MR2 Spyder Windshield

Toyota MR2 Spyder Windshield Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Windshield, Front
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  Q: How to remove and install a windshield on Toyota MR2 Spyder?

  A: The windshield removal process starts by taping the screwdriver tip then continuing with the head cap removal of the wiper arm followed by the removal of two nuts and two wiper arms. Initial steps require removal of 6 clips and 5 screws which allows you to take out the cowl top ventilator louver. Then proceed with removing the removable roof hook through its 2 screws. Use a screwdriver to eliminate front pillar garnishes from both sides before using screw removal to take off sun visors. Open the map light cover with a screwdriver while extracting two screws then chopping the connector. Start by using a screwdriver to remove the front roof headlining trim followed by detachment of the inner rear view mirror assembly. Discard the external windshield moulding by cutting it along the edges with a knife before pulling it off. To remove the windshield glass use piano wire as a tool by inserting it between body and glass then attaching wooden blocks to each end and cutting the adhesive through wire motion while keeping wire harness and paint damage-free. Using a knife and cleaner-soaked shop rag you should cleanse the body surface for contact and maintain as much adhesive as feasible. The cleaning process for removed glass involves removal of defective No.2 stoppers and dams followed by scraping off adhesive before usage of cleaner. Use new No.1 stoppers to fit glass pieces by setting them to ceramic notches and apply new dams through double-stick tape installation. To begin cleaning the black-colored contact surface around the glass rim you must first position the glass correctly then check the contact parts followed by marking reference points. Primer M needs application to visible areas of the body while using a brush but the process must avoid contact with adhesive region. Apply Primer G coating along the glass rim before wiping off residual solution and give it 3-minute drying time. Use cartridge nozzle Part No. 08850-00801 or equivalent to cut the tip followed by a sealer gun loading operation then apply it onto glass surfaces. Use a suction rubber to position the windshield glass according to reference marks while gently pressing down until a spatula can eliminate excess adhesive. Insert the new windshield moulding to its proper body position before the adhesive sets up while removing any extra material. Driving your vehicle should be avoided while protective tape secures the windshield glass together with the moulding until the adhesive hardens. The end of the hardening period allows for leak inspections where required repairs take place. Install the inner rear view mirror along with front roof headlining trim, map light assembly, sun visors and front pillar garnishes and cowl top ventilator louver together with wiper arms by setting wipers to 25 - 40 mm (0.98 - 1.57 in.) and torquing them at 20 N.m (200 kgf.cm, 15 ft.lbf).