OEM 2003 Toyota Echo Windshield

2003 Toyota Echo Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to remove and install a windshield on 2003 Toyota Echo?

  A: The removal process begins by disassembling the inner rear view mirror along with sun visors and holders and front pillar garnish through clip-extraction and upward pull. Begin the process by removing the wiper arms through the step of removing both wiper arm head caps and two nuts. The cowl top ventilator louvers can be detached by disconnecting the hood to cowl top seal along with its 7 clips. Proceed by removing the assist grip and then remove the front side of the roof headlining followed by carefully cutting off the windshield moulding without damaging the body. Piano wire should be pushed through the vehicle interior where the glass meets the body until both ends are secured to wooden blocks while protective tape must be applied to avoid scratching the glass. Clean the contact surface of the body while keeping as much adhesive intact then use a scraper with cleaner to prepare the removed glass. Wet the suction rubber and use it to align glass parts correctly before noting reference points on the glass surface. Clean the contact region on the glass while the stoppers and new adhesive tape-mounted dam are put into place. The contact surface of the body needs primer application of "M" where a minimum dry time of 3 minutes must pass before applying primer "G" to the glass while removing all excess before its drying process. Wipe the contact surfaces of the windshield glass and moulding with adhesive Part No. 08850-00801 or equivalent before placing them in position while matching reference points. Full contact will occur after light resistance. Use a spatula to fix excessive adhesive then put on the moulding before the product reaches its hardening stage while using secure tape to protect it until set time expires. Review for leaks afterward you may reinstall the front roof headlining section followed by the assist grip and cowl top ventilator louvers and hood to cowl top seal and wiper arms but proceed to reattach the front pillar garnishes sun visors and their holders together with the inner rear view mirror before torquing the wiper arms to 20 N.m (205 kgf.cm, 15 ft.lbf).