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Back Window Glass: Installation

  1. INSTALL NO. 2 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER 
    1. Apply Primer G to the glass where the spacers will be installed.
      NOTE:
      • Allow the primer to dry for 3 minutes or more.
      • Throw away any leftover primer.
      • Do not apply too much primer.
      Fig 1: Identifying Windshield Glass Stoppers
      G05820436Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install 2 new stoppers onto the glass as shown in the illustration.

      Standard measurement 

      AREA SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

      Area Specified Condition
      a 13.0 mm (0.512 in.)
      b 40.0 mm (1.575 in.)
  2. INSTALL NO. 1 WINDSHIELD GLASS STOPPER 
    1. Install 2 new stoppers to the vehicle body as shown in the illustration.
    Fig 2: Installing No. 1 Windshield Glass Stopper
    G05820437Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSTALL BACK WINDOW GLASS DAM 
    1. Apply Primer G to the glass where the dams will be installed.
      NOTE:
      • Allow the primer to dry for 3 minutes or more.
      • Throw away any leftover primer.
      • Do not apply too much primer.
    2. Remove the peeling paper from the adhesive part of the dam. Install the dam (adhesive side) to the glass (Primer G area), but exclude the area above the notches on the upper part of the glass.
      Fig 3: Identifying Primer G Area
      G05820438Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Standard measurement 

      AREA SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

      Area Specified Condition
      a 9.5 mm (0.374 in.)
      b 7.5 mm (0.295 in.)
  4. INSTALL BACK WINDOW GLASS 
    1. Position the glass.
      1. Using suction cups, place the glass in the correct position.
      2. Check that the entire contact surface of the glass rim is perfectly even.
      3. Place matchmarks on the glass and vehicle body on the locations indicated in the illustration.
        Fig 4: Identifying Matchmarks On Glass And Vehicle Body
        G05820439Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

        HINT:

        • Placing matchmarks is necessary only when installing new glass. If it is the reused glass, matchmarks should already be present.
        • When reusing the glass, check and correct the matchmark positions.
        NOTE: Check that the stoppers are attached to the vehicle body correctly.
      4. Using suction cups, remove the glass.
    2. Using a brush, apply Primer M to the exposed part of the vehicle body.
      NOTE:
      • Allow the primer to dry for 3 minutes or more.
      • Do not apply primer to the adhesive.
      • Throw away any leftover primer.
      • Do not apply too much primer.
        • Fig 5: Applying Primer M To Vehicle Body
        G05820440Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Using a brush or sponge, apply Primer G to the contact surface of the glass.
      Fig 6: Applying Primer G To Contact Surface Of Glass
      G05820441Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT:

      If the primer is applied to an area that is not specified, apply a non-residue solvent to a clean cloth and wipe off the excess primer.

      NOTE:
      • Allow the primer to dry for 3 minutes or more.
      • Throw away any leftover primer.
      • Do not apply too much primer.
    4. Apply adhesive to the glass.

      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 written in the table below.

        Usage time frame 

        TEMPERATURE CHART

        Temperature Usage Time Frame
        35°C (95°F) 15 minutes
        20°C (68°F) 1 hour 40 minutes
        5°C (41°F) 8 hours
      2. Load the sealer gun with the cartridge.
      3. Apply adhesive to the glass as shown in the illustration.
        Fig 7: Applying Adhesive To Glass
        G05315050Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

        Standard measurement 

        AREA SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

        Area Specified Condition
        a 12.0 mm (0.472 in.)
        b 8.0 mm (0.315 in.)
        c 3.0 mm (0.118 in.)
        d 14 mm (0.551 in.)
    5. Install the glass to the vehicle body.
      1. Using suction cups, position the glass so that the matchmarks are aligned. Press it in gently along the rim.
      2. Lightly press the outer surface of the glass to ensure that it is securely fit to the vehicle body.
        NOTE:
        • Check that the stoppers are attached to the vehicle body correctly.
        • Check that the vehicle body and glass have a small gap between them.
          Fig 8: Positioning Glass
          G05315035Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      3. Hold the glass in place securely with protective tape or equivalent until the adhesive hardens.
  5. INSTALL BACK WINDOW MOLDING 
    1. Using a brush or sponge, apply Primer G to the glass where a new molding will be installed.
      Fig 9: Applying Primer G To Glass
      G05315052Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:
      • Allow the primer to dry for 3 minutes or more.
      • Throw away any leftover primer.
      • Do not apply too much primer.
    2. Align the moldings marks with the glass's notches and install a new molding before the adhesive dries.
      NOTE: Do not drive the vehicle for the amount of time written in the table below.

      Minimum time 

      TEMPERATURE CHART

      Temperature Minimum time prior to driving vehicle
      35°C (95°F) 1 hour 30 minutes
      20°C (68°F) 5 hours
      5°C (41°F) 24 hours
  6. INSTALL ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  7. INSTALL ASSIST GRIP ASSEMBLY 
  8. INSTALL REAR ROOM LIGHT ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  9. INSTALL PACKAGE TRAY TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  10. INSTALL NO. 2 PACKAGE TRAY TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  11. INSTALL PACKAGE TRAY TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY (w/ Sunshade)  (See INSTALLATION )
  12. INSTALL ROOF SIDE GARNISH INNER  (See INSTALLATION )
  13. INSTALL REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH  (See INSTALLATION )
  14. INSTALL CENTER PILLAR GARNISH  (See INSTALLATION )
  15. INSTALL CENTER PILLAR GARNISH LOWER  (See INSTALLATION )
  16. INSTALL REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE  (See INSTALLATION )
  17. INSTALL REAR SEAT INNER WITH CENTER BELT ASSEMBLY RH  (See INSTALLATION )
  18. INSTALL REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  19. INSTALL REAR SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY 
  20. INSTALL REAR SEAT BELT OUTER ANCHOR  (See INSTALLATION )
  21. INSTALL REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  22. PERFORM INITIALIZATION 
    1. Perform initialization (see INITIALIZATION ).
      NOTE: Certain systems need to be initialized after disconnecting and reconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
  23. CHECK FOR LEAKS AND REPAIR 
    1. Conduct a leak test after the adhesive has completely hardened.
    2. Seal any leaks with auto glass sealer.
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