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Back Door Glass: Installation

  1. CLEAN AND SHAPE CONTACT SURFACE OF BODY 
    1. Using a knife, cut away any rough areas on the body.

      HINT:

      Leave as much of the adhesive on the body as possible.

    2. Clean the cutting surface of the adhesive with a piece of shop rag soaked with cleaner.
      Fig 1: Cleaning Cutting Surface Adhesive With A Piece Of Shop Rag Soaked With Cleaner
      G02946398Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. REPLACE SPACER 
    1. Remove the damaged spacers.
    2. Cut off the old adhesive around the spacers installation area.
      NOTE: Be careful not to damage the body. 
    3. Clean the installation area.
    4. Attach the new spacers to the glass with the ceramic notch on the glass aligned with the spacers as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 2: Removing Damaged Spacers
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  3. POSITION GLASS 
    1. Place the glass in the correct position.
    2. Check that all contacting part of the glass rim are perfectly even.
    3. Place reference marks between the glass and body.
    4. Remove the glass.
      Fig 3: Placing Glass Correct Position
      G02946400Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. CLEAN CONTACT SURFACE OF GLASS 

    Using a cleaner, clean the contact surface which is black-colored area around the entire glass rim.

    NOTE: Do not touch the glass face after cleaning it. 
    Fig 4: Cleaning Contact Surface
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  5. COAT CONTACT SURFACE OF BODY WITH PRIMER "M" 

    Using a brush, coat Primer M to the exposed part of body on the vehicle side.

    NOTE:
    • Let the primer coating dry for 3 minutes or more. 
    • Do not coat Primer M to the adhesive. 
    • Do not keep any of the opened Primer M for later use. 
    Fig 5: Coating Primer M To Exposed Part Of Body On Vehicle Side
    G02946402Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. COAT CONTACT SURFACE OF GLASS WITH PRIMER "G" 
    1. Using a brush or sponge, coat the edge of the glass and the contact surface with Primer G as shown in the illustration.
    2. When the primer is coated to the area other than the specified by accident, wipe it off with a clean shop rag before the primer dries.
    NOTE:
    • Let the primer coating dry for 3 minutes or more. 
    • Do not keep any of the opened Primer G for later use. 
    Fig 6: Coating Contact Surface Of Glass With Primer "G"
    G02946403Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. APPLY ADHESIVE 
    1. Cut off the tip of the cartridge nozzle.
      1. Part No. 08850-00801 or equivalent. 

      HINT:

      After cutting off the tip, finish off the adhesive within the time described in the table below.

      TEMPERATURE SPECIFICATION

      Temperature Tackfree time
      35°C (95°F) 15 minutes
      20°C (68°F) 100 minutes
      5°C (41°F) 8 hours
    2. Load the cartridge into the sealer gun.
    3. Coat the glass with adhesive as shown in the illustration.
      1. 12.0 mm (0.472 in.) 
      2. 8.0 mm (0.315 in.) 
      3. 3.0 mm (0.118 in.) 
      Fig 7: Cutting Off Tip Cartridge Nozzle
      G02946404Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. INSTALL GLASS 
    1. Position the glass so that the reference marks are lined up, and press in gently along the rim.
    2. Using a spatula, apply adhesive on the glass rim.
    3. Use a scraper to remove any excess or protruding adhesive.
      Fig 8: Positioning Glass
      G02946405Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT:

      Confirm that the molding is attached to the body panel as shown in the illustration.

    4. Hold the back door glass in place securely with a protective tape or equivalent until the adhesive hardens.
      Fig 9: Confirming That Molding Is Attached To Body Panel
      G02946406Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    NOTE: Take care not to drive the vehicle during the time described in the table below. 
    TEMPERATURE SPECIFICATION

    Temperature Minimum time prior to driving the vehicle
    35°C (95°F) 1.5 hours
    20°C (68°F) 5 hours
    5°C (41°F) 24 hours
  9. INSPECT FOR LEAK AND REPAIR 
    1. Conduct a leak test after the hardening time has elapsed.
    2. Seal any leak with sealant.
      1. Part No. 08833-00030 or equivalent. 
  10. INSTALL REAR SPOILER COVER 

    Install the rear spoiler cover with the 3 nuts.

    Fig 10: Installing Rear Spoiler Cover With Nuts
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  11. INSTALL BACK DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE 
  12. INSTALL REAR WIPER MOTOR 
    1. Install the rear wiper motor with the 3 bolts.
      1. Torque: 5.5 N.m (56 kgf.cm, 49 in.lbf) 
    2. Connect the connector.
    3. Install the nut and washer on the outer side of the back door panel.
      1. Torque: 12 N.m (122 kgf.cm, 9 ft.lbf) 
      Fig 11: Installing Rear Wiper Motor With Bolts
      G02946408Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  13. INSTALL REAR WIPER ARM 
    1. Install the wiper arm and tighten the nut by hand. Operate the wiper once and turn the wiper switch OFF.
    2. Align the matchmarks on the wiper arm and wiper motor.
    3. Install the rear wiper arm with the nut.
      1. Torque: 5.5 N.m (56 kgf.cm, 49 in.lbf) 
    4. Install the wiper arm cover.
      Fig 12: Aligning Matchmarks On Wiper Arm & Wiper Motor
      G02946409Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  14. INSTALL BACK DOOR TRIM BOARD 
    1. Install the back door trim board to the back door panel.
    2. Install the back door handle with the clip.
      Fig 13: Installing Back Door Trim Board To Back Door Panel
      G02946410Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  15. INSTALL BACK DOOR TRIM COVERS 

    Install the trim cover to the body.

    Fig 14: Installing Trim Cover To Body
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  16. INSTALL BACK DOOR TRIM BOARD UPPER 

    Install the back door trim board upper to the body.

    Fig 15: Installing Back Door Trim Board Upper To Body
    G02946412Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002