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Back Door Glass: Removal

  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation (See AIRBAG SYSTEM ).
  2. REMOVE REAR WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  3. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM BOARD (w/ Power Back Door)  (See DISASSEMBLY )
  4. REMOVE BACK WINDOW PANEL TRIM UPPER (w/ Power Back Door)  (See DISASSEMBLY )
  5. REMOVE BACK WINDOW PANEL TRIM UPPER (w/o Power Back Door)  (See DISASSEMBLY )
  6. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY UPPER  (See DISASSEMBLY )
  7. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY  (See DISASSEMBLY )
  8. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM COVER RH  (See DISASSEMBLY )
  9. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM COVER LH  (See DISASSEMBLY )
  10. REMOVE REAR SPOILER SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  11. REMOVE REAR WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  12. REMOVE REAR COMBINATION LIGHT ASSEMBLY LH  (See REMOVAL )
  13. REMOVE REAR COMBINATION LIGHT ASSEMBLY RH 
  14. REMOVE BACK DOOR GLASS 
    1. Disconnect the connector.
    2. Pass a piano wire between the vehicle body and glass from the interior, as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 1: Identifying Piano Wire And Clip
      G05281122Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Tie both wire ends to wooden blocks or similar objects.
      NOTE: When separating the glass, take care not to damage the paint and interior and exterior ornaments.

      HINT:

      Apply protective tape to the outer surface to prevent the surface from being scratched.

      Fig 2: Applying Protective Tape To Outer Surface
      G05281123Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Cut off the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the glass.
      NOTE: If the back door glass will be reused, be careful not to damage the clip attached to the glass when you cut off the adhesive.
    5. Using a suction cup, remove the glass.
      NOTE: Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when removing the glass.
  15. CLEAN BACK DOOR GLASS 
    1. Using a scraper, remove the damaged stoppers, dam and adhesive sticking to the glass.
    2. Clean the outer circumference of the glass with white gasoline.
      NOTE:
      • Do not touch the glass surface after cleaning it.
      • Be careful not to damage the glass.
      • Even if using a new glass, clean the glass with white gasoline.
        Fig 3: Removing Damaged Stoppers
        G04952185Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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