OEM Scion xA Windshield

Scion xA Windshield Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Windshield, Front
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  Q: How to replace the windshield glass on Scion xA?

  A: The procedure for windshield glass replacement starts with the removal of the roof headlining assembly through a series of steps consisting of taking off front door opening trim from both sides (LH and RH), front pillar garnish (LH and RH), visors, assist grip, visor holders (RH and LH), map lamp lens cover, and the map lamp followed by a partial removal of headlining for windshield accessibility. The cowl top ventilator louver and inner rear view mirror assembly can be reached after you remove the wiper arm covers (RH and LH). Follow this step with the removal of the front wiper arms (LH and RH) before you take off the louver. Heat the installation areas of front fender to cowl side seals (LH and RH) to 20 - 30 degrees Celsius (68 - 86 degrees Fahrenheit) before undertaking any removal process. To protect the body remove windshield moulding outside with a knife before extracting the windshield glass through piano wire insertion between body and glass while tying handles to wire ends and applying protective tape for scratch prevention. Disengage stoppers after cutting glass with piano wire then use a suction cup to extract the glass while keeping as much adhesive on the body of the vehicle. First clean the instrument panel before placing the instrument panel cushion No.1 and move to cleaning the windshield glass by removing all damaged stoppers and adhesive plus scraping off the dam by using white gasoline to clean the outer border. Apply the Primer G coating on Windshield Glass Stopper No.2 before allowing it to dry for a minimum three minutes then tossing unused primer. Install the first windshield glass stopper to the vehicle body then apply Primer G on the installation areas of the window glass adhesive dam which needs to dry before applying double-sided tape to the glass. Apply Primer G to both the glass edges and contact surface before mounting the windshield moulding and leaving the maximum adhesive possible on the surface of the vehicle body. First height the glass by suction then examine the contact area and note reference points before taking down the glass. Apply Primer M to the vehicle body contact surface before both coatings dry. After that you will apply Primer G to the glass edge then contact surface and wipe away extra material. You need to apply adhesive (Part No. 08850-00801 or equivalent) with a sealer gun by using reference marks for alignment before pressing it gently along the rim to check for a proper fit and stopper attachment. The technician should eliminate extra adhesive deposits using a scraper before allowing the required waiting period to elapse. Perform a leak inspection when adhesive cures to identify and fix any air seepage by using auto glass sealer.