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Back Window Glass: Removal

  1. REMOVE REAR SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY LH 
  2. REMOVE REAR SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY RH 
  3. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  4. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  5. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH  (See REMOVAL )
  6. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedure for the RH side and the LH side.

  7. REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH LH  (See REMOVAL )
  8. REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH RH 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedure for the RH side and the LH side.

  9. REMOVE ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH LH  (See REMOVAL )
  10. REMOVE ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH RH 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedure for the RH side and the LH side.

  11. REMOVE CENTER STOP LIGHT SET  (See REMOVAL )
  12. REMOVE PACKAGE TRAY TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  13. REMOVE SPOT LIGHT ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  14. REMOVE COAT HOOK  (See REMOVAL )
  15. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  16. 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 REMOVAL ).

  17. 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 REMOVAL ).

  18. REMOVE AMPLIFIER ANTENNA ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  19. REMOVE NO. 1 BACK WINDOW MOLDING 
    1. Using a knife, cut off the molding as shown in the illustration.
      NOTE:
      • Do not damage the vehicle body with the knife.
      • If the vehicle body is damaged, repair the damaged portion by applying an anti-rust coating after removing the back window glass.
        Fig 1: Identifying Molding Cut Off Line
        G05755827Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the remaining molding from the back window glass.

      HINT:

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

  20. REMOVE BACK WINDOW GLASS 
    1. Disconnect the back window glass stoppers
      NOTE:
      • There are No. 1 and No. 2 stoppers on the back window glass as shown in the illustration. Be careful not to damage the back window glass when cutting off the adhesive.
      • To prevent the back window glass from dropping when performing this operation, be sure to hold the back window glass using suction cups.

      HINT:

      Depending on the vehicle, 1-piece or 2-piece type stoppers are used.

      Fig 2: Identifying No. 1 And No. 2 Stoppers On Back Window Glass
      G05755828Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disconnect the 2 back window defogger connectors
      Fig 3: Locating Back Window Defogger Connector
      G05755829Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Apply protective tape to the vehicle body around the back window glass assembly.

      HINT.

      Apply protective tape to the vehicle body to prevent it from being scratched.

      Fig 4: Applying Protective Tape To Vehicle Body Around Back Window Glass Assembly
      G05755830Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Pass a piano wire between the vehicle body and glass from the interior.
    5. Tie both wire ends to wooden blocks or similar objects.
    6. Cut off the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the back window glass
      NOTE:
      • When separating the back window glass, take care not to damage the paint or interior and exterior ornaments.
      • To prevent the package tray from being scratched when removing the back window glass, place a plastic sheet between the piano wire and package tray.
        Fig 5: Cutting Off Adhesive By Pulling Piano Wire Around Back Window Glass
        G05755806Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    7. Place matchmarks on the back window glass and vehicle body on the locations indicated in the illustration

      HINT:

      Matchmarks are not needed to be placed if the back window glass will not be reused.

      Fig 6: Identifying Matchmarks On Back Window Glass And Vehicle Body
      G05755832Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    8. Using suction cups, remove the back window glass assembly
      NOTE:
      • Be careful not to drop the back window glass.
      • Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when removing the back window glass.
  21. REMOVE BACK WINDOW GLASS DAM 
    1. Using a scraper, remove the back window glass dam.
      NOTE:
      • Be careful not to damage the back window glass.
      • Be sure to replace the back window glass adhesive dam with a new one.
  22. REMOVE NO. 1 BACK WINDOW GLASS STOPPER (for 1-piece Type) 
    1. Using a scraper, remove the 2 No. 1 back window glass stoppers.
      NOTE:
      • Be careful not to damage the back window glass.
      • Be sure to replace the No. 1 back window glass stoppers with new ones.
        Fig 7: Identifying No. 1 Back Window Glass Stoppers
        G05755833Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  23. REMOVE NO. 2 BACK WINDOW GLASS STOPPER (for 2-piece Type) 
    1. Using a scraper, remove the 2 No. 2 back window glass stoppers.
      NOTE:
      • Be careful not to damage the back window glass.
      • Be sure to replace the No. 2 back window glass stoppers with new ones.
        Fig 8: Identifying No. 2 Back Window Glass Stoppers
        G05755833Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  24. REMOVE NO. 1 BACK WINDOW GLASS STOPPER (for 2-piece Type) 
    1. Remove the No. 1 back window glass stoppers.
      NOTE: Be sure to replace the No. 1 back window glass stoppers with new ones.
      2. Fig 9: Identifying No. 1 Back Window Glass Stoppers
      G05755835Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  25. CLEAN BACK WINDOW GLASS 
    1. Using a scraper, remove the adhesive tape and adhesive sticking to the back window glass.
      NOTE: Be careful not to damage the back window glass.
    2. Clean the outer circumference of the back window 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 new glass, clean it with a non-residue solvent.
        Fig 10: Removing Adhesive Tape And Adhesive Sticking To Back Window Glass
        G05755812Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  26. CLEAN VEHICLE BODY 
    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
        NOTE: Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

        HINT:

        Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible

        Fig 11: Identifying Adhesive On Vehicle Body
        G05421197Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      2. Clean the contact surface of the vehicle body with a piece of cloth saturated with cleaner

        HINT.

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

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