OEM 2008 Toyota Prius Windshield

2008 Toyota Prius Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to remove the windshield glass on 2008 Toyota Prius?

  A: The first step to remove windshield glass requires disconnecting the negative cable from the battery terminal then waiting 90 seconds to avoid Air Bag and seat belt pretensioner activation. The installment requires removal of the front door scuff plates (LH and RH) along with cowl side trim boards (LH and RH), front door opening trims (LH and RH), front pillar garnish corner pieces (LH and RH) and front pillar garnishes (LH and RH) and visor assemblies (LH and RH), visor holder, assist grip cover, assist grip sub-assembly, map light assembly with roof headlining assembly partially lowered. The maintenance team must detach the inner rearview mirror assembly (EC Mirror optional) along with hood-cowl top seal and front wiper arm head cap, front wiper arms (LH and RH) and cowl top ventilator louver (LH and RH). Use caution to cut the exterior windshield moulding properly before removing the rest of the component. A piano wire between the vehicle body and glass must be inserted while protective tape should be placed on the vehicle exterior before attaching handles to both wire ends. Attention should be paid to avoiding paint or ornament damage to the vehicle body while using a plastic layer between piano wire and instrument panel to shield against scratches. Application of marks on glass and vehicle body begins with cutting through adhesive with piano wire until stoppers disengage before suction cup removal of glass. Remove all damaged stoppers, dams and adhesive from the windshield glass while performing a subsequent clean of its edges with white gasoline which should never touch the glass itself. Clean and shape the contact surface for the vehicle body then remove excessive adhesive carefully before using cleaner to eliminate any remaining adhesive residue.