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Back Window Glass: Removal

  1. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  2. REMOVE REAR SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY 
  3. REMOVE REAR SEAT CENTER HEADREST ASSEMBLY 
  4. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  5. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  6. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH 
  7. REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH LH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  8. REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH RH 
  9. REMOVE ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH LH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  10. REMOVE ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH RH 
  11. REMOVE HIGH MOUNTED STOP LIGHT SET (See  ADJUSTMENT  ) 
  12. REMOVE PACKAGE TRAY TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY (w/o Rear Sunshade) (See step 12 in  REMOVAL  ) 
  13. REMOVE NO. 2 PACKAGE TRAY TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY (w/ Rear Sunshade) (See step 13 in  REMOVAL  ) 
  14. REMOVE PACKAGE TRAY TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY (w/ Rear Sunshade) (See step 13 in  REMOVAL  ) 
  15. REMOVE SPOT LIGHT ASSEMBLY (See step 120 in  REMOVAL  ) 
  16. REMOVE COAT HOOK (See step 121 in  REMOVAL  ) 
  17. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY (See step 122 in  REMOVAL  ) 
  18. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY (w/o Sliding Roof) 

    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 (See step 127 in REMOVAL ).

  19. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY (w/ Sliding Roof) 

    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 (See step 128 in REMOVAL ).

  20. REMOVE AMPLIFIER ANTENNA ASSEMBLY (See step 3 in  REMOVAL  ) 
  21. REMOVE NO. 1 BACK WINDOW MOLDING 
    1. Using a knife, cut off the molding as shown in Fig 1 .
      NOTE: Do not damage the vehicle body with the knife.
    2. Remove the remaining molding.

      HINT:

      When removing, make a partial cut, then pull and remove it by hand.

      Fig 1: Removing No. 1 Back Window Molding
      G04050766Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  22. REMOVE BACK WINDOW GLASS 
    1. Pass a piano wire between the vehicle body and glass from the interior.
      Fig 2: Passing Piano Wire Between Vehicle Body And Glass
      G04050767Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Tie both wire ends to wooden blocks or similar objects.
      NOTE:
      • When separating the glass from the vehicle, be careful not to damage the vehicle's paint or interior/exterior ornaments.
      • To prevent the instrument panel from being scratched when removing the glass, place a plastic sheet between the piano wire and instrument panel.

      HINT:

      Apply protective tape to the outer surface to prevent the surface from being scratched.

    3. Place matchmarks over the glass and vehicle body on the locations indicated in Fig 3 .

      HINT:

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

      Fig 3: Placing Matchmarks Over Glass & Vehicle Body
      G04050768Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Cut off the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the glass.
    5. Using a suction cup, remove the glass.
      NOTE: Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when removing the glass.
  23. REMOVE NO. 2 BACK WINDOW GLASS STOPPER 
    1. Using a scraper, remove the No. 2 back window glass stoppers.
  24. REMOVE NO. 1 BACK WINDOW GLASS STOPPER 
    1. Remove the No. 1 back window glass stoppers.
    Fig 4: Removing No. 1 Back Window Glass Stoppers
    G04050769Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  25. CLEAN BACK WINDOW GLASS 
    1. Using a scraper, remove the damaged stoppers and adhesive sticking to the glass.
    2. Clean the outer edges of the glass with non-residue type solvent.
      NOTE:
      • Do not touch the glass surface after cleaning it.
      • Be careful not to damage the glass.
      • Even if using new glass, clean it with non-residue type solvent.
      Fig 5: Cleaning Window Glass
      G04032415Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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