OEM 2009 Scion tC Windshield

2009 Scion tC Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to remove the windshield glass on 2009 Scion tC?

  A: The first step to remove the windshield glass involves disconnecting the negative battery cable before waiting for ninety seconds to stop Air Bag and seat belt pretensioner activations. The service begins with removing inner rear view mirror assembly followed by taking off front door scuff plates (LH and RH) and cowl side trim sub-assemblies (LH and RH) and front door opening trim Weather Strips (LH and RH) and front pillar garnishes (LH and RH) and assist grip cover and sub-assembly and LH and RH visor assemblies and holders and the map light assembly while leaving the roof headlining assembly at a reduced position. The service process begins with removal of the front wiper arm head cap in addition to both the front wiper arms (LH and RH) while adding the hood to cowl top seal followed by cowl top ventilator louvers (LH and RH) to the disassembly list. Remove the windshield moulding from outside while being cautious of body damage and then eliminate the remaining pieces. First secure the vehicle body surface with protective tape followed by adding piano wire between glass and body and attaching handles to its ends. Create matchmarks between the glass and vehicle body only when reusing the glass before demanding the piano wire to cut through the adhesive and releasing the stoppers for suction cup removal. Use a scraper to remove broken stoppers and dams from the windshield glass then apply white gasoline on the edges before cleaning the entire glass surface. After cleaning the contact surfaces vehicle owners should shape the total area and trim excessive adhesive before applying a proper cleaning agent to free the surface from all remnants.