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Back Door Glass: Removal

  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation (See PRECAUTION ).
  2. REMOVE REAR WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  3. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM BOARD (w/ Power Back Door) 
  4. REMOVE BACK WINDOW PANEL TRIM UPPER (w/ Power Back Door) 
  5. REMOVE BACK WINDOW PANEL TRIM UPPER (w/o Power Back Door) 
  6. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY UPPER 
  7. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY 
  8. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM COVER RH 
  9. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM COVER LH 
  10. REMOVE REAR SPOILER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
  11. REMOVE REAR WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  12. REMOVE REAR COMBINATION LIGHT ASSEMBLY LH  (See REMOVAL )
  13. REMOVE REAR COMBINATION LIGHT ASSEMBLY RH 
  14. REMOVE BACK DOOR GLASS 
    1. Disconnect the connector.
    2. Pass a piano wire between the vehicle body and glass from the interior.
      Fig 1: Passing Piano Wire Between Vehicle Body & Glass From Interior
      G05274296Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Tie both wire ends to wooden blocks or similar objects.
      NOTE: When separating the glass, take care not to damage the paint and interior and exterior ornaments.

      HINT:

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

      Fig 2: Applying Protective Tape To Back Door Glass
      G05274297Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Cut off the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the glass.
      NOTE: If the back door glass will be reused, be careful hot to damage the clip attached to the glass when you cut off the adhesive.
    5. Using a suction cup, remove the glass.
      NOTE: Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when removing the glass.
  15. CLEAN BACK DOOR GLASS 
    1. Using a scraper, remove the damaged stoppers, dam and adhesive sticking to the glass.
    2. Clean the outer circumference of the glass with a non-residue solvent.
      NOTE:
      • Do not touch the glass surface after cleaning it.
      • Be careful not to damage the glass.
      • Even if using a new glass, clean the glass with a non-residue solvent.
        Fig 3: Cleaning Back Door Glass
        G04952185Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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