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Back Window Glass: Removal

  1. REMOVE REAR SEAT (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  2. REMOVE REAR DOOR INSIDE SCUFF PLATES 
  3. REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIMS 
  4. REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISHES 
  5. REMOVE ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH 

    Insert a screwdriver between the roof side inner garnish and body.

    HINT:

    • Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
    • Use the same manner described above to the other side.
    Fig 1: Removing Roof Side Inner Garnish
    G02940101Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. REMOVE SPEAKER GRILLE 
  7. w/ High-mounted stop light: REMOVE HIGH-MOUNTED STOP LIGHT 

    Remove the high-mounted stop light, as shown in Fig 2.

    Fig 2: Removing High-Mounted Stop Light (W/High-Mounted Stop Light)
    G02940102Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. REMOVE TETHER ANCHOR 
    1. Using a screw driver, remove the CRS tether anchor cover.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. Remove the CRS tether anchor by loosening the bolt.
    3. Use the same manner described above to the other side.
  9. REMOVE PACKAGE TRAY TRIM 

    Using a clip remover, remove the 3 clips and package tray trim.

    Fig 3: Removing Package Tray Trim
    G02940103Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. REMOVE ROOM PARTITION TRIM 

    Remove the 8 clips and room partition trim.

  11. REMOVE ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH CENTER MOLDING (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  12. REMOVE BACK WINDOW OUTSIDE MOLDING CLIP 

    Using a drill of less than 5 mm (0.20 in.), drill out the rivet heads as shown in Fig 4.

    CAUTION: The cut rivet and rivet cutter will be not, avoid touching them.
    NOTE: Do not jiggle the rivet cutter while cutting, otherwise you may enlarge the rivet hole or damage the rivet cutter.

    HINT:

    Do not drill the body.

    Fig 4: Removing Back Window Outside Molding Clip
    G02940104Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  13. REMOVE BACK WINDOW OUTSIDE UPPER MOLDING 

    Using a knife, cut off the molding as shown in Fig 5.

    NOTE: Do not damage the body with the knife.
    Fig 5: Removing Back Window Outside Upper Molding
    G02940105Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  14. REMOVE BACK WINDOW OUTSIDE LOWER MOLDING 

    Using a scraper, remove the back window outside lower molding.

    HINT:

    Tape the scraper tip before use.

    Fig 6: Removing Back Window Outside Lower Molding Using Scraper
    G02940106Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  15. REMOVE WINDSHIELD GLASS 
    1. Disconnect the connector.
    2. Push piano wire through between the body and glass from the interior.
      Fig 7: Pushing Piano Wire Through Between Body Glass
      G02940107Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Tie both wire ends to a wooden block or similar object.

      HINT:

      Apply adhesive tape to the outer surface to keep the surface from being scratched.

    4. Cut the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around it.
    5. Remove the glass.
      NOTE: Leave as much of the adhesive on the body as possible when cutting off the glass.