OEM 2009 Toyota Prius Windshield

2009 Toyota Prius Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to remove the windshield on 2009 Toyota Prius?

  A: Start the windshield removal process by disconnecting the negative battery terminal cable then wait 90 seconds to avoid activating Air Bags and seat belt pretensioners. Unfasten both front scuff plates from the front doors followed by cowl side trimboards, front door opening trims and front pillar garnish corner pieces and front pillar garnishes from both sides. Also detach visor assemblies, visor holder and assist grip sub-assembly as well as the map light assembly and reduce the front roof headlining as opposed to removing it completely. First remove the inner rear view mirror assembly (with or without EC mirror) as well as the hood to cowl top seal and front wiper arm head cap and front wiper arms (LH and RH) and cowl top ventilator louvers (LH and RH) and the windshield moulding outside by careful cutting. Secure the vehicle body surface with protective tape while positioning a piano wire between body and glass and attaching handles to wire ends but avoiding vehicle paint and ornaments. The reuse of window glass requires mark placement before the wire cuts through adhesive so you can remove the glass with stoppers disabled and suction cups. First clean the windshield glass by removing all broken stoppers and dams along with adhesive before treating the outer edges with white gasoline but avoid letting the gasoline touch the glass surface. The vehicle body needs cleaning by applying a smooth contact surface shape followed by adhesive removal and surface cleaning to achieve complete purity.