OEM 2009 Scion xD Windshield

2009 Scion xD Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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

  A: Before proceeding to remove the windshield disconnect the battery cable negative terminal along with waiting for at least 90 seconds to stop the Air Bag deployment. Start by disconnecting the front wiper head caps and proceeding to take off both left and right wiper arm assemblies together with their blades and holders. Unfasten the hood to cowl top seal and the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly with the cowl side trim boards from their position on both sides. The installation task begins with removing the front door scuff plates, No. 1 and No. 2 instrument panel under cover sub-assemblies, along with both front door opening trim Weather Strips. The next series of parts to remove includes front pillar garnishes and assist grip together with visor assemblies and their holders and personal light as well as room light assemblies. The roof headliner assembly needs its front section to be lowered a bit before removal but must stay on the car while you detach the inner rear view mirror assembly together with the windshield outside moulding by careful cutting methods. Use piano wire while holding the glass with suction cups to cut the adhesive after applying protective tape to the installation area and disconnecting the No. 1 and No. 2 stoppers on the windshield glass. Apply matchmarks to both body and glass before the glass reuse then gently extract the windshield glass. A scraper should be used to remove the window glass adhesive dam and No. 2 windshield glass stoppers while maintaining glass integrity and putting aside any discarded items for new replacements. The last step for 2-piece type vehicles requires removal of the existing No. 1 windshield glass stoppers followed by their replacement with new ones.