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Back Window Glass: Installation

  1. INSTALL BACK WINDOW GLASS ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a brush, coat the installation surface on the vehicle body with Primer M.
      NOTE:
      • Do not coat the adhesive with Primer M.
      • Do not apply too much primer.
      • Allow the primer coating to dry for 3 minutes or more.
      • Do not keep any of the opened Primer M for later use.
      Fig 1: Identifying Proper Position Of Coating Installation Surface On Vehicle Body With Primer M
      G05846677Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT:

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

    2. Using a brush or sponge, coat the application area of adhesive with Primer G.
      NOTE:
      • Do not apply too much primer.
      • Allow the primer coating to dry for 3 minutes or more.
      • Do not keep any of the opened Primer G for later use.

      HINT

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

      Standard dimension 

      DIMENSION SPECIFICATIONS

      Area Dimension
      A 12.0 mm (0 472 in)
      B 13.0 mm (0.512 in)
      C 33.6 mm (1 323 in.)
      D 13.0 mm (0.512 in.)
      E 14.0 mm (0.551 in.)
      F 11.0 mm (0.433 in.)
      Fig 2: Identifying Adhesive And Primer Application Areas On Windshield
      G05846678Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Apply adhesive (Adhesive. TOYOTA genuine windshield glass adhesive 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

        Usage time frame 

        TIME FRAME

        Temperature Tack-free Time
        35°C (95°F) 15 minutes
        20°C (68°F) 1 hour and 40 minutes
        5°C (41°F) 8 hours
      2. Load the sealer gun with cartridge.
      3. Apply adhesive to the back window glass, as shown in the illustration.

      Standard dimension 

      DIMENSION SPECIFICATIONS

      Area Dimension
      A 12 0 mm (0.472 In)
      B 8.0 mm (0.315 In.)
      C 12.0 mm (0.472 in.)
      D 13.0 mm (0.512 In.)
      E 29.6 mm (1.166 in.)
      F 37.6 mm (1.480 in.)
      Fig 3: Identifying Adhesive Application Areas On Windshield
      G05846679Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Install the glass to the body.
      1. Hold the back window glass in place securely with tape or equivalent to the body until the adhesive has hardened.
      2. Lightly press the front surface of the glass to ensure a close fit.
      3. Using a scraper, remove any excess or protruding adhesive.

        HINT:

        Apply adhesive onto the glass rim.

        NOTE: The vehicle should not be driven until the time indicated in the table below has elapsed.

    Minimum time 

    TIME FRAME

    Temperature Tack-free Time
    35°C (95°F) 1.5 hours
    20°C (68°F) 5 hours
    5°C (41°F) 24 hours
  2. CHECK FOR LEAKS AND REPAIR 
    1. After the adhesive has hardened, apply water from the outside of the vehicle. Check that no water leaks into the cabin.
    2. If water leaks into the cabin, allow the water to dry and add adhesive.
    3. Remove the protective tape.
    Fig 4: Removing Excess Or Protruding Adhesive Using Scraper
    G05846680Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSTALL REAR WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY 
  4. INSTALL REAR WIPER ARM ASSEMBLY 
  5. INSTALL BACK DOOR TRIM BOARD