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Windshield Replacement - Can I use Vanilla Prius glass?

Discussion in 'Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)' started by PeninsulaPrime, Sep 2, 2021.

  1. PeninsulaPrime

    PeninsulaPrime Member

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    The supply chain situation has made it nearly impossible to get my 2021 Prime LE glass replaced. Is there any lifehack I can use here - like using the glass from a vanilla Gen 4 Prius instead, obviously from the same model year so it has the same driver assistance/camera placement? What about trying to find a real, OEM Prime windshield from a distant dealer and giving it to an installer instead of having them try and fail to find one locally?
     
    #1 PeninsulaPrime, Sep 2, 2021
  2. Salamander_King

    Salamander_King Senior Member

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    According to the Toyota OEM parts site, the Windshield glass is interchangeable between Prius, Prius AWD-e, and Prius Prime. I think they now have aftermarket parts as well. But, if this is a cracked/chipped glass issue, the best bet would be to let the glass installer locate the parts for you. It was in shortage when I had my 2017 PP front glass replaced, and no aftermarket glass was available at the time. The glass installer had to import the glass from Japan and took 4 weeks.

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    #2 Salamander_King, Sep 3, 2021
  3. PT Guy

    PT Guy Senior Member

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    Pen, your original glass shop would have all the info shown above. Try different glass shops. They will have different suppliers and may be able to find a windshield for you. I just checked the Safelite web site for my location. They can do it with either OEM glass ($500 more!) or aftermarket glass. (Isn't the windshield the same for all years of this gen4 Prius, just different for the head-up display?)
     
    #3 PT Guy, Sep 7, 2021
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