OEM 2004 Scion xB Windshield

2004 Scion xB Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the windshield glass on 2004 Scion xB?

  A: The first step to replace windshield glass requires removal of the roof headlining assembly through disassembly of front door opening trim pieces alongside front pillar garnish and visor assembly components followed by assist grip and visor holders and map lamp lens cover. Finally, remove the map lamp and take out parts of the headlining for glass access. Start by removing the wiper arms together with the wiper arm covers and hood to cowl top seal before displacing the inner rear view mirror assembly and the cowl top ventilator louver. The windshield moulding needs careful knife-cutting which must avoid damaging the body while removing all remaining pieces. The windshield glass removal process requires piano wire insertion between glass and body before tying handles to the wires and covering them with protective tape to protect against damage. The technician should pull the piano wires around the glass to cut it while using a suction cup to extract the glass by disengaging all stoppers and keeping as much adhesive on the vehicle surface. The glass cleaning process requires scraping off all defective stoppers and adhesive before using white gasoline to clean only the circumference area while avoiding contact with the surface. Attach Windshield Glass Stopper No. 2 after priming it with Primer G and drying time and then place two new stoppers throughout the vehicle body structure. The installer should apply Primer G to the installation area of the window glass adhesive dam before drying it and afterward applying a new dam through double-sided tape. Apply Primer G to the glass edge along with the contact surface before drying it and then install the moulding. To install the windshield glass users need to clean the vehicle body contact surface while shaping it before placing the glass with a suction cup then inspect for proper stopper engagement. Apply first Primer M to vehicle body contacts and proceed to apply Primer G to glass edges and contacts before wiping off unwanted material still wet. Use sealer gun to apply adhesive designated as Part No. 08850-00801 or equivalent before placing the glass where reference marks are aligned and pressing gently against the rim. After installation inspect for leaks then use auto glass sealer to resolve them before driving the vehicle since it requires complete adhesive curing time.