Toyota Solara Windscreen
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My grandmother is buying a 2008 Camry Solara and was considering buying the windscreen for her car but the dealership is charging her about 500 dollars to install it. They were wondering if it is easy to remove and install from the car because they may not want it in the car as a stationary piece. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
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Re: Removability It takes me 2-3 minutes to remove it, about twice as long to re-install it. It comes with its own case and stores easily in the trunk. It does take a little manual dexterity and finesse to reinstall. If Granny is comfortable with that she'll be fine. When installed it folds up and down so removing it may only be necessary if she has passengers. When folded back it actually darkens the back seat sufficiently to provide a bit of privacy. This is nice should Granny want to leave an item or two in the back seat.
Hope this helps,
Megwell
I saw where on older models it requires drilling the interior: Is that still true?
Thanks!
Yes
Yes.
Don't know. Did yo check w/ your dealer?
Meegwell
Meegwell
The windscreen and extension are easy to put in and take out. When we want folks to ride in the back seat we remove the windscreen, fold it up and put it in the trunk. It comes with it's own zippered case to keep it pristine.
Hope this helps,
Meegwell
The kit is missing the L/H and R/H templates to modify the upper rear trim panel at the rear of the vehicle.
Did anyone else have this problem? Does anyone know if I can find a website with the info and just simply print out my own template?
The local Toyota Parts Dept is waiting for "Head Office" to call them back, on what to do.
Where did you purchase your wind screen? My dealership claims they can't get it...
Be aware of the fact that it requires cutting into the interior panels and you cannot
have rear passengers in the vehicle when you use the wind screen. You can do it yourself but it should be professionally installed at a shop, at least in my opinion.
Joe
Thanks,
Jennifer
Actually, I bought Ted's windscreen! I figured I'd reply, just in case he doesn't see these posts.
BUT... sad to say, I haven't had it installed yet. I have been out-of-state a lot since the beginning of the year. But I need to get it done soon ~ cruisin' weather is here!!! :shades:
The picture one their website seems to show that their design makes the passenger side back of seat cargo pocket inaccessible though. I keep trays for eating in the car and other stuff back there. Don't think I like that feature.
It does open up the back seat though. My dealer installed fabric in metal frame windscreen does man that no passengers only cargo can go in the back when I'm using mine.
Thanks for sharing this.
Meegwell
2) Go to a hardware store, find a suitable hook or buy some wire and bend it into the shape you need.
Hope this helps,
Meegwell
Meegwell, you were the smart one...had it dealer installed right from the get-go! You gave us all a good tip... I will try your suggestion! Thanks...
I am also missing a hook. Looks like it's been 3 years since you posted this. Did you ever find one?
Thank you,
Nancy
No, I have not. Unfortunately I have been preoccupied with an aging out-of-state mother...while my car sits in the garage
If you look back at the messages in this thread, there was a good suggestion by meegwell during the 2010 posts, I think.
There's a "Top Shop" about an hour from here - they will be my last ditch effort but it might be a few months before I get there! Perhaps they can make one?? I'll post results. If they can get or make one, I'm sure they'd love to know they could sell more!!