OEM 2008 Scion xD Front Cross-Member

2008 Scion xD Front Cross-Member Parts Q&A

• Q: How to remove the front cross-member on 2008 Scion xD?

  A: The first step to remove the front cross-member requires positioning front wheels facing forward and removing the hood through its 4 bolts. Begin by taking out the front wiper arm head caps and proceeding to remove the assemblies including wiper arm and blade from both left and right sides. Next, remove the front components including hood to cowl top seal, cowl top ventilator louvers on both sides and windshield wiper motor with its link. Detach both components: right-side front air shutter seal from its position and outer cowl top panel from its mounting. To access the column hole cover silencer sheet you need to remove the floor carpet and unwedge its 2 clips. The procedure for separating the steering sliding yoke sub-assembly involves fixing the steering wheel assembly using a seat belt then marking the sliding yoke while loosening bolt A followed by removing bolt B to separate the steering intermediate shaft assembly. First detach A clip from the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly then break clip B before removing the front wheel followed by separating the tie rod end sub-assemblies from both sides followed by removal of the front stabilizer link assemblies and front lower suspension arm sub-assemblies on both sides. The engine suspension requires installing two hangers (Engine Hanger No. 1: 12281-37020, Engine Hanger No. 2: 12282-37010) in proper orientation before securing the engine chain hoist since no engine support must be by any other part. You must remove the bolt that holds the engine moving control rod along with the moving rod to free the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly next support the crossmember with a transmission jack before you take out the six bolts. The power steering gear can be detached through removing 2 bolts and 2 nuts but ensure the nut stays still. Remove the front stabilizer No. 1 brackets from both sides of the vehicle before proceeding to take off the front stabilizer bar. Both front lower suspension arm sub-assemblies need removal before the engine moving control rod cover can come off with the removal of its 2 retaining clips. The engine moving control rod requires removal along with the automatic and manual transaxle bolts whereas the 2 bolts securing the front suspension member dumper weight must be removed as well.