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Removal [09/2014 - ]: Procedure

  1. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [09/2014 - 11/2017] , or refer to REMOVAL [11/2017 - ]

  2. REMOVE PACKAGE TRAY TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8

  3. REMOVE CENTER STOP LIGHT ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [09/2014 - ]

  4. REMOVE BACK WINDOW GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect each connector.
    2. Apply protective tape to the area around the installation position of the back window glass sub-assembly on the vehicle body to prevent it from being scratched.
      GTY497830Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Protective Tape
    3. Using a knife, cut off the back window outside moulding as shown in the illustration.
      GTY497507Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *A Upper
      *B Side
      *a Cut Off
    4. Place matchmarks on the back window glass sub-assembly and vehicle body at the locations indicated in the illustration.
      GTY503397Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Matchmark

      HINT: 

      Matchmarks are not necessary if the back window glass sub-assembly is not going to be reused.

    5. Pass a piano wire between the vehicle body and back window glass sub-assembly from the interior.
      GTY504522Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 Back Window Glass Stopper
      *a Piano Wire
      NOTE:

      Do not pull the piano wire in a vertical direction, but pull it in a horizontal direction.

    6. Tie both wire ends to wooden blocks or similar objects that can serve as handles.
    7. Cut off the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the back window glass sub-assembly.
      NOTE:
      • When separating the back window glass sub-assembly, be careful not to damage the paint or interior and exterior ornaments.
      • When cutting off the adhesive, take care not to damage the connectors on the back window glass sub-assembly.
    8. Disengage the back window glass stoppers.
      GTY498440Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *A for 1-piece Type *B for 2-piece Type
      *1 No. 1 Back Window Glass Stopper *2 No. 2 Back Window Glass Stopper
      NOTE:
      • The No. 1 back window glass stoppers and No. 2 back window glass stoppers are installed to the back window glass sub-assembly as shown in the illustration. Be careful not to damage the back window glass sub-assembly when cutting off the adhesive.
      • To prevent the back window glass sub-assembly from falling when performing this operation, be sure to hold the back window glass sub-assembly using suction cups.

      HINT: 

      Depending on the vehicle, either 1-piece type or 2-piece type stoppers may be present.

    9. Using suction cups, remove the back window glass sub-assembly.
      NOTE:
      • Be careful not to drop the back window glass sub-assembly.
      • Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when removing the back window glass sub-assembly.
  5. REMOVE BACK WINDOW GLASS ADHESIVE DAM 
    1. When reusing the back window glass:
      1. Using a scraper, remove the 9 back window glass adhesive dams from the back side of the back window glass.
        GTY521406Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        *A Back Side
        NOTE:
        • Be careful not to damage the back window glass.
        • Be sure to replace the back window glass adhesive dams with new ones.
  6. REMOVE BACK WINDOW OUTSIDE MOULDING 
    1. When reusing the back window glass:
      1. Using a scraper, remove the back window outside moulding from the back side of the back window glass.
        GTY520160Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        *A Back Side
        NOTE:
        • Be careful not to damage the back window glass.
        • Be sure to replace the back window outside moulding with a new one.
  7. REMOVE NO. 1 BACK WINDOW GLASS STOPPER (for 1-piece Type) 
    1. When reusing the back window glass:
      1. Using a scraper, remove the 2 No. 1 back window glass stoppers from the back side of the back window glass.
        GTY504635Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        *A Back Side
        NOTE:
        • Be careful not to damage the back window glass.
        • Be sure to replace the 1-piece type No. 1 back window glass stoppers with new 2-piece type No. 1 and No. 2 back window glass stoppers.
  8. REMOVE NO. 2 BACK WINDOW GLASS STOPPER (for 2-piece Type) 
    1. When reusing the back window glass:
      1. Using a scraper, remove the 2 No. 2 back window glass stoppers from the back side of the back window glass.
        GTY504636Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        *A Back Side
        NOTE:
        • Be careful not to damage the back window glass.
        • Be sure to replace the No. 2 back window glass stoppers with new ones.
  9. REMOVE NO. 1 BACK WINDOW GLASS STOPPER (for 2-piece Type) 
    1. Remove the 2 No. 1 back window glass stoppers.
      GTY499098Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:

      Be sure to replace the No. 1 back window glass stoppers with new ones.

  10. CLEAN BACK WINDOW GLASS 
    1. When reusing the back window glass:
      1. Using a scraper, remove any remaining adhesive dam and adhesive residue from the back window glass.
        GTY184595Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        NOTE:

        Be careful not to damage the back window glass.

      2. Clean the outer circumference of the back window glass with a non-residue solvent.
        NOTE:
        • Do not touch the back window glass surface after cleaning it.
        • Even if using a new back window glass, clean the back window glass with a non-residue solvent.
  11. CLEAN VEHICLE BODY 
    1. Clean and shape the contact surface of the vehicle body.
      1. Using a knife, cut away excess adhesive on the contact surface of the vehicle body as shown in the illustration.
        GTY506274Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        *a Vehicle Body
        Adhesive

        Standard Dimension

        Area Dimension
        a 1.0 mm (0.0394 in.) or more
        NOTE:

        Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

        HINT: 

        Leave approximately 1.0 mm (0.0394 in.) of adhesive on the vehicle body.

      2. Clean the contact surface of the vehicle body with a piece of cloth saturated with non-residue solvent.

        HINT: 

        Even if all of the adhesive has been removed, clean the vehicle body.

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