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Quarter Window Glass: Removal

  1. REMOVE REAR SEAT 
  2. REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE 
  3. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE 
  4. REMOVE DECK SIDE TRIM 
    Fig 1: Removing Deck Side Trim
    G02855174Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Remove the bolt and rear seat outer belt floor anchor.
    2. Remove the 5 screws.
    3. Using a screwdriver, remove the deck side trim.
      NOTE: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
    4. LH side: Disconnect the connector.
  5. REMOVE ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH 
    Fig 2: Removing Roof Side Inner Garnish
    G02855175Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Remove the bolt and rear seat outer belt shoulder anchor.
    2. Remove the 3 clips.
    3. Using a screwdriver, remove the roof side inner garnish.
    NOTE: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
  6. REMOVE QUARTER WINDOW GLASS 
    1. Using a knife, cut off the moulding as shown in the below illustration.
      Fig 3: Cutting Off Moulding
      G02855176Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE: Do not damage the body with the knife.
    2. Remove the remaining moulding.
    3. Push a piano wire through between the body and glass from the interior.
    4. Tie both wire ends to wooden blocks or similar objects.
      Fig 4: Tying Both Wire Ends To Wooden Blocks
      G02855177Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE: Apply protective tape to the outer surface to keep the surface from being scratched.
      NOTE: When separating the glass, take care not to damage the paint and exterior.
    5. Cut the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around it.
      Fig 5: Cutting Adhesive By Pulling Piano Wire
      G02855178Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE: Cut the adhesive areas as shown in the illustration, leaving the adhesive where the clips are.
    6. Push the piano wire through as shown in the illustration, cut off the adhered part to the clips.
    7. Fig 6: Cutting Adhesive Around Clips
      G02855179Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    8. Remove the glass.
    NOTE: Leave the adhesive on the body as much as possible when cutting off the glass.