OEM 2003 Toyota Tacoma Windshield

2003 Toyota Tacoma Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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

  A: Beginning windshield replacement requires removing inner rear view mirror and sun visors and holders together with assist grips and quarter trim components in addition to front pillar garnishes and cowl louver and wiper arms before removing the windshield outside upper moulding with minimum damage by knife cutting. Drive piano wire between body and glass through the interior before connecting it to a wooden block which you should then secure with protective tape on the outside glass surface. Piano wire is used to cut the adhesive and users should try to preserve as much adhesive on the body as possible after glass removal. During installation the contact area of the body requires cleaning and shaping so the adhesive remains full-strength before cleaning the removed glass carefully. Place the glass correctly onto a new dam that uses double-stick tape and verify all contact surfaces match by scanning them separately from the face of the glass after cleaning up. Apply Primer "M" onto the body contact surface and let it dry for at least 3 minutes before putting Primer "G" on the glass edge and immediately cleaning off excess before drying. Place adhesive from Part No. 08850-00801 on the glass surface so the adhesive height falls between 8.0 - 10 mm before installing the glass by aligning it to reference marks and applying gentle pressure along the rim. Secure the glass by using adhesive on its rim followed by adhesive removal with a scraper while protecting the glass with protective tape until the adhesive solidifies. Performing a leak test post-hardening allows you to fix any detected leaks through the application of Part No. 08833-00030 sealant. Secure the installation area of the moulding before installing the new windshield outside upper moulding by placing it in the body then tapping it into position. The wiper arms should be reinstalled with 20 N.m torque before installing the cowl louver and front pillar garnishes, assist grips, sun visors and holders, and the inner rear view mirror.