How to Remove an ETC Device from the Windshield?

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DiEmerson
07/29/25 6:20pm
You can use a hairdryer to heat the double-sided tape behind the ETC device, then gently remove it with a small plastic scraper. Below is an introduction to ETC installation: 1. When installing an ETC device, it is generally placed to the right of the small black dots on the car's front windshield. This position not only ensures it can detect the toll station's detection equipment but also allows it to charge via solar power without obstructing the driver's view. Additionally, it can secure the small dot above the device to prevent it from popping out, which could result in the loss of the owner's information. 2. It can also be installed on the car's dashboard, as long as it does not interfere with the driver's visibility. ETC stands for Electronic Toll Collection system. ETC lanes are designated for vehicles equipped with an ETC onboard unit (OBU), using electronic toll collection without the need for manual toll booths, specifically designed for vehicles with an OBU. 3. The ETC system is currently the most advanced toll collection method for bridges and roads worldwide. It utilizes dedicated short-range microwave communication between the onboard electronic tag installed on the vehicle's windshield and the microwave antenna in the ETC lane at toll stations. Combined with computer networking technology for backend settlement processing with banks, it allows vehicles to pass through toll stations without stopping to pay toll fees.
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