OEM 2000 Toyota Tacoma Windshield

2000 Toyota Tacoma Windshield Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to remove and install a windshield on 2000 Toyota Tacoma?

  A: The removal of a windshield begins with the detachment of components like inner rear view mirror, sun visors and holders, assist grips, quarter trim, front pillar garnishes, cowl louver, wiper arms and windshield outside upper moulding requires precise knife-based cutting around the body to prevent any damage. The installation proceeds when you insert piano wire through the body-glass gap from inside before tying it to wood then secure it with protective tape to stop scratching. Remove the glass panel using piano wire to keep maximum adhesive on the body structure. During installation the contact surface of the body needs cleaning followed by shaping the area at the site of contact before eliminating any damaged adhesive on the body while avoiding contact with cleaned glass. Place double-stick tape on the new dam and position the glass according to desired alignment points before cleaning the contact area of glass surface. First apply Primer M to the exposed body part which needs to dry for a minimum of 3 minutes followed by treating the glass perimeter with Primer G while removing the excess before drying. The height of adhesive application should measure 8.0 - 10 mm when using cartridge Part No. 08850-00801 before placing the glass properly against reference marks using a light touch. A spatula should be used to apply adhesive on the glass rim while using a scraper to remove excess before securing the glass with protective tape that will stay until the adhesive hardens. Perform a leak test after the hardening period and fill all leak points with sealant Part No. 08833-00030. Place adhesive on the moulding installation zone before you tap the new windshield outside upper moulding into position. After properly torquing the wiper arms to 20 N.m staff should reinstall the cowl louver and front pillar garnishes and assist grips before installing the sun visors and holders and inner rear view mirror.