OEM 2010 Scion xD Windshield

2010 Scion xD Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to remove the windshield glass on 2010 Scion xD?

  A: Extraction of the windshield glass requires shutting off the negative battery cable and leaving it disconnected for at least 90 seconds to avoid Air Bag deployment. The first step is to remove the front wiper arm head cap while next moving to the front wiper arm assembly with blade on left and right sides. Secondly you should remove the hood to cowl top seal followed by the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly and both cowl side trim boards. Start by extracting the front door scuff plates followed by the instrument panel under covers, front door opening trim Weather Strips, front pillar garnishes, assist grip, visor assemblies, visor holder and personal light assembly and room light assembly from your vehicle. Cut a portion of the front roof headliner while keeping it slightly lowered then remove the inner rear view mirror assembly and windshield outside moulding by knife-cutting it while avoiding vehicle body damage. Use protective tape on the installation area before disconnecting the No. 1 and No. 2 stoppers on the windshield glass. The piano wire should be used with protective plastic between itself and the safety pad to cut off windshield glass adhesive while ensuring no paint or ornamental damage occurs. Use suction cups to remove the windshield glass from its mount by keeping as much adhesive as possible on the vehicle body frame. You should remove the window glass adhesive dam by scraping it gently while protecting both the glass and replace it with a new one. Close the process by removing the No. 2 windshield glass stoppers together with the No. 1 windshield glass stoppers while installing fresh replacements when needed.