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Back Door Glass: Installation

  1. INSTALL BACK DOOR GLASS 
    1. Clean and shape the contact surface of the vehicle body.
      1. Using a knife, cut away any rough adhesive on the contact surface of the vehicle body to ensure the appropriate surface shape.

        HINT:

        Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible.

      2. Clean the contact surface of the vehicle body with a piece of shop rag saturated with cleaner.

        HINT:

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

      Fig 1: Cleaning And Shaping Adhesive
      G04093232Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using a brush, coat the exposed part of the vehicle body with Primer M.
      NOTE:
      • Allow the primer coating to dry for 3 minutes or more.
      • Do not coat the adhesive with Primer M.
      • Do not keep any of the opened Primer M for later use.
    3. Using a brush or sponge, coat the edge of the glass and the contact surface with Primer G.
      Fig 2: Coating Exposed Part Of Vehicle Body With Primer M
      G04093233Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Fig 3: Coating Edge Of Glass And Contact Surface With Primer G
      G04093234Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:
      • Allow the primer coating to dry for 3 minutes or more.
      • Do not keep any of the opened Primer G for later use.

      Standard dimension 

      STANDARD DIMENSION

      Area Dimension
      a 8.0 mm (0.315 in.)
      b 9.2 mm (0.362 in.)
      c 9.2 mm (0.362 in.)
      d 8.0 mm (0.315 in.)
      e 16.0 mm (0.630 in.)

      HINT:

      If an area other than that specified is coated by accident, wipe off the primer with a clean shop rag before it dries.

    4. Apply adhesive (Adhesive: Part No. 08850-00801 or equivalent).
      1. Cut off the tip of the cartridge nozzle, as shown in the illustration.

        HINT:

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

      2. Load the sealer gun with the cartridge.

        Tackfree time 

        TACKFREE TIME

        Temperature Tackfree Time
        35°C (95°) 15 minutes
        20°C (68°) 1 hour 40 minutes
        5°C (41°) 8 hours
      3. Coat the glass with adhesive, as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 4: Coating Glass With Adhesive
      G04093235Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Standard dimension 

      STANDARD DIMENSION

      Area Dimension
      a 12.0 mm (0.472 in.)
      b 8.0 mm (0.315 in.)
      c 8.0 mm (0.315 in.)
      d 9.2 mm (0.362 in.)
    5. Install the glass to the vehicle body.
      1. Hold the back window glass in place securely with tape or equivalent to the vehicle body until the adhesive has hardened.
        NOTE:
        • Allow the primer coating to dry for 3 minutes or more.
        • Check that the clips are attached to the vehicle body correctly.
        • Check the clearance between the vehicle body and glass.
      2. Lightly press the front surface of the glass to ensure a close fit.
      3. Using a scraper, remove any excess or protruding adhesive.
        NOTE: Take care not to drive the vehicle for the time described in the table below.

        Minimum time 

        MINIMUM TIME

        Temperature Minimum time prior to driving vehicle
        35°C (95°) 1 hour 30 minutes
        20°C (68°) 5 hours
        5°C (41°) 24 hours
  2. INSTALL BACK WINDOW MOULDING OUTSIDE 
    1. Coat the installation part of the moldings with Primer G.
      NOTE:
      • Allow the primer coating to dry for 3 minutes or more.
      • Do not apply too much primer.
    2. Install a new moldings, applying double-sided tape all the way around the glass except where the moldings is installed, as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 5: Installing Back Window Molding
      G04093236Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Standard dimension 

      STANDARD DIMENSION

      Area Dimension
      a 8.0 mm (0.315 in.)
      b 9.2 mm (0.362 in.)
      c 9.2 mm (0.362 in.)
    3. Connect the connector.
  3. INSTALL BACK WINDOW MOULDING LOWER 
  4. CHECK FOR LEAKS AND REPAIR 
    1. Conduct a leak test after the adhesive has completely hardened.
    2. Seal any leaks with auto glass sealer.
  5. INSTALL REAR COMBINATION LIGHT ASSEMBLY LH (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  6. INSTALL REAR COMBINATION LIGHT ASSEMBLY RH 
  7. INSTALL REAR WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  8. INSTALL REAR SPOILER SUB-ASSEMBLY (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  9. INSTALL BACK DOOR TRIM COVER LH 
  10. INSTALL BACK DOOR TRIM COVER RH 
  11. INSTALL BACK DOOR TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY 
  12. INSTALL BACK DOOR TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY UPPER 
  13. INSTALL BACK WINDOW PANEL TRIM UPPER (w/o Power Back Door) 
  14. INSTALL BACK WINDOW PANEL TRIM UPPER (w/ Power Back Door) 
  15. INSTALL BACK DOOR TRIM BOARD (w/ Power Back Door) 
  16. INSTALL REAR WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  17. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
  18. PERFORM INITIALIZATION 
    NOTE: Some systems need initialization when disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal (See INTRODUCTION ).
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