How to Replace a 2008 Scion Xb Windshield

You must keep the windshield on your 2008 Scion Xb in the best possible condition if you want to maintain good visibility and avoid peril when your vehicle is on the road. If your windshield becomes damaged, replace it as soon as possible. The process is fairly simple and you can do it quickly, but you should have a friend on hand to help with lifting the windshield. You can pick up a replacement windshield from your local auto store.

Instructions

1

Use a screwdriver to remove one of the two base screws underneath the plastic housing for the mirror. The wing mirrors are on either side of the vehicle, slightly in from of the front side windows. Pull the trim around the edge of the wing mirror away from the vehicle. Carefully slide the wing mirror off its base and place it in a safe place for reattachment later. Take care not to damage the mirror or casing when you remove it.

2

Lift up the windshield wipers so that they are at a 90 degree angle. Feel on the back of the wiper to find a plastic tab. Press the tab in and slide the wiper away from its metal frame. Removing the windshield wipers and wing mirrors will give you optimal access to the windshield.

3

Cut away the rubber seal around the the windshield with a sharp blade. The rubber trim is black and around the edges of the windshield. Make an incision in the trim at the top and then carefully cut the rest of the trim away, working your way around the windshield in a clockwise direction. You need to cut all of the rubber trim away from the windshield. Pull the seal completely away from the windshield with your hand and discard it in the trash.

4

Enter the driver's seat of the vehicle and carefully press the windshield out and away from the frame. Press from the center of the windshield to ensure the pressure doesn't apply to the edges. As you push outwards the windshield will begin to come away from the frame. Have another person present to help take the weight of the windshield. Place a thin layer of windshield sealant around the edges of the new windshield. Attach a new gasket to the bottom on the windshield so that the heavy part is on the inside and the slit is on the outside. Align the joints on the gasket so that they are dead center at the bottom of the windshield. Press the gasket against the windshield sealant. Hold it there for a few minutes to allow it to set in place.

5

Tie a nylon cord around the outer groove at the edge of the windshield. With the help of your partner, lift the windshield in to place it within the frame. Have your partner press the windshield down against the frame for a few minutes to allow the seal to set in place. Enter the vehicle and pull the nylon cord across the windshield, so that it goes across the top edge of the dashboard at the point where the windshield and dash intersect. This will allow the rubber lip to set in place which will help securely fix the windshield. Clean the windshield and dashboard to prevent any debris getting into the vehicle's vents.