Back Window Glass: Removal

HINT:

• The installation procedures are the removal procedures in reverse order. However, only installation procedures requiring additional information are included.
• A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt chart (See STANDARD BOLT ).

1. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY 

   HINT:

   See REMOVAL

2. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY LH 

   HINT:

   See REMOVAL

3. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY RH 

   HINT:

   See REMOVAL

4. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY 

   HINT:

   See ROOF HEADLINING (for Coupe)

   1. Remove the seatback hinge LH and RH.
   2. Remove the front door scuff plate LH and RH.
   3. Remove the quarter trim panel front LH and RH.
   4. Remove the center pillar garnish LH and RH.
   5. Remove the roof side garnish inner LH and RH.
   6. Remove the quarter trim panel upper LH and RH.
   7. Partially remove the roof headlining.

      HINT:

      It is not necessary to completely remove the roof headlining. Slightly lower the rear section of the roof headlining so that the back window glass can be removed later in step 7.

5. REMOVE PACKAGE TRAY TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY 
6. REMOVE BACK WINDOW MOLDING OUTSIDE 
   1. Using a knife, cut off the molding as shown in the illustration.
      NOTE: Be careful not to damage the vehicle body with the knife.
   2. Remove the remaining molding.

      HINT:

      Make a partial cut in the molding. Then, pull and remove it by hand.

      Fig 1: Cutting Back Window Molding Outside

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7. REMOVE BACK WINDOW GLASS 
   1. Apply protective tape to the outer surface of the vehicle body to minimize scratches.
   2. From the interior, insert piano wires between the vehicle body and back window glass as shown in the illustration.
   3. Tie objects that can serve as handles (for example, wooden blocks) to all wire ends.
      NOTE: When separating the back window glass from the vehicle, be careful not to damage the vehicle's paint or interior/exterior ornaments.
      Fig 2: Applying Protective Tape To Outer Surface Of Vehicle Body

      Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
   4. Place matchmarks over the back window glass and vehicle body on the locations indicated in the illustration.

      HINT:

      Matchmarks do not need to be placed if the back window glass is not going to be reused.

   5. Cut through the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the back window glass.
   6. Disengage the stoppers.
   7. Using a suction cup, remove the back window glass.
      NOTE: Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when removing the back window glass.
      Fig 3: Placing Matchmarks Back Window Glass

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8. CLEAN BACK WINDOW GLASS 
   1. Using a scraper, remove the damaged stoppers and adhesive sticking to the back window glass.
   2. Clean the outer edges of the back window glass with white gasoline.
      NOTE:

      • Do not touch the back window glass surface after cleaning it.
      • Even if using new back window glass, clean the back window glass with white gasoline.
        Fig 4: Cleaning Outer Edges Of Back Window Glass

        Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
9. CLEAN VEHICLE BODY 
   1. Clean and shape the contact surface of the vehicle body.
      1. On the contact surface of the vehicle body, use a knife to cut away excess adhesive as shown in the illustration.

         HINT:

         Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible.

         NOTE: Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
      2. Clean the contact surface of the vehicle body with cleaner.

         HINT:

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

         Fig 5: Cleaning And Shape Contact Surface Of Vehicle Body

         Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002