Back Window Glass: Removal

HINT:

When removing the moulding, heat the vehicle body and moulding using a heat light

Heating temperature 

1. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT MAT SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
2. REMOVE BATTERY SERVICE HOLE COVER LH  (See REMOVAL )
3. 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.
   NOTE:

   • After the power switch is turned OFF, the HDD navigation system requires approximately 6 minutes to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the power switch OFF, wait 6 minutes or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
   • When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (see INITIALIZATION ).
4. REMOVE REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY 
   1. for Power Seat:

      Remove the rear seat (see REMOVAL )

   2. for Ottoman:

      Remove the rear seat (see REMOVAL ).

   3. for Fixed Seat Type.

   Remove the rear seat (see REMOVAL ).

5. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH  (See REMOVAL )
6. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH  (See REMOVAL )
7. REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH LH  (See REMOVAL )
8. REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH RH  (See REMOVAL )
9. REMOVE INNER ROOF SIDE GARNISH LH  (See REMOVAL )
10. REMOVE INNER ROOF SIDE GARNISH RH  (See REMOVAL )
11. REMOVE PACKAGE TRAY TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
12. REMOVE NO. 2 PACKAGE TRAY TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
13. REMOVE ROOF CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY (w/ Rear Seat Entertainment System)  (See REMOVAL )
14. REMOVE SPOT LIGHT ASSEMBLY (w/ Rear Seat Entertainment System)  (See REMOVAL )
15. REMOVE REAR VANITY LIGHT ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
16. REMOVE COAT HOOK  (See REMOVAL )
17. REMOVE ROOF SIDE REGISTER BEZEL LH (w/ Rear Cooler)  (See REMOVAL )
18. REMOVE ROOF SIDE REGISTER BEZEL RH (w/ Rear Cooler)  (See REMOVAL )
19. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
20. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY 

    HINT.

    It is not necessary to completely remove the roof headlining. Slightly lower the rear section of the roof headlining (see REMOVAL ) so that the back window glass can be removed in a later step

21. REMOVE AMPLIFIER ANTENNA ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
22. REMOVE CENTER ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING LH  (See REMOVAL )
23. REMOVE CENTER ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING RH 

    HINT.

    Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

24. REMOVE NO. 2 WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING CLIP  (See REMOVAL )
25. REMOVE NO. 1 WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING CLIP 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedures described for the LH side

26. REMOVE NO. 2 ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING CLIP  (See REMOVAL )
27. REMOVE NO. 3 WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING CLIP  (See REMOVAL )
28. REMOVE NO. 1 ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING CLIP 
29. REMOVE BATTERY SERVICE HOLE COVER  (See REMOVAL )
30. REMOVE ROPE HOOK ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
31. REMOVE ROPE HOOK  (See REMOVAL )
32. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE BOARD RH  (See REMOVAL )
33. REMOVE NO. 1 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LIGHT ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
34. REMOVE FRONT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER  (See REMOVAL )
35. REMOVE NO. 1 COOLER COVER (w/ Rear Cooler)  (See REMOVAL )
36. REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE  (See REMOVAL )
37. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER ASSEMBLY LH  (See REMOVAL )
38. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER ASSEMBLY RH  (See REMOVAL )
39. REMOVE REAR COMBINATION LIGHT ASSEMBLY LH  (See REMOVAL )
40. REMOVE REAR COMBINATION LIGHT ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT

    Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

41. REMOVE LOWER BACK WINDOW MOULDING OUTSIDE 
    1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws, 4 fasteners and double-sided tape (3 areas). Slide the moulding toward the vehicle front along the back window glass to detach the clip. Then remove the moulding.

    HINT.

    Tape the screwdriver tip before use

    NOTE:

    • If reusing the moulding, take care not to damage the moulding.
    • Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
    • Do not lift the moulding or slide it toward vehicle rear when detaching the clip.
    Fig 1: Sliding Moulding Toward Vehicle Front Along Back Window Glass To Detach Clip

    Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
42. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR HINGE COVER LH 
    1. Using a screwdriver, detach the double-sided tape (2 areas) and 2 clips. Then remove the hinge cover.

    HINT.

    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    NOTE:

    • If reusing the hinge cover, take care not to damage the hinge cover.
    • Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
43. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR HINGE COVER RH 

    HINT

    Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

    Fig 2: Identifying Double-Sided Tape

    Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
44. REMOVE CENTER NO. 2 STOP LIGHT COVER  (See REMOVAL )
45. REMOVE CENTER STOP LIGHT COVER  (See REMOVAL )
46. REMOVE CENTER STOP LIGHT CLIP  (See REMOVAL )
47. REMOVE CENTER STOP LIGHT ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
48. REMOVE BACK WINDOW GLASS 
    NOTE: As the stopper, bracket and harness are not supplied individually, be careful not to damage them when installing the back window glass.
    Fig 3: Identifying Wire Harness, Stopper And Bracket

    Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Apply protective tape to the outer surface of the vehicle body to prevent scratches
       NOTE: When separating the back window glass from the vehicle, be careful not to damage the vehicle's paint or interior/exterior ornaments.
       Fig 4: Applying Protective Tape To Outer Surface Of Vehicle Body

       Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. From the interior, insert a piano wire between the vehicle body and back window glass as shown in the illustration.
       CAUTION:

       • If the stopper is damaged, the back window glass assembly must be replaced. Be careful when performing the procedure.
       • Make sure not to deform the upper brackets.
       • Make sure not to damage the wire harness.
    3. Tie objects that can serve as handles (for example, wooden blocks) to both wire ends.
       Fig 5: Inserting Piano Wire Between Vehicle Body And Back Window Glass

       Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Place matchmarks over the glass and vehicle body on the locations indicated in the illustration

       HINT

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

    5. Cut through the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the back window glass
       NOTE: Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when removing the back window glass.
       Fig 6: Positioning Glass To Vehicle Body With Suction Cups

       Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Using suction cups, remove the back window glass.
    NOTE: If the stopper is damaged, the back window glass assembly must be replaced. Be careful when performing the procedure.
49. CLEAN BACK WINDOW GLASS 
    1. Clean the outer edge of the back window glass with a non-residue solvent.
    NOTE:

    • Do not touch the back window glass surface after cleaning it.
    • Be careful not to damage the glass.
    • Even if using new back window glass, clean the back window glass with a non-residue solvent.
    Fig 7: Cleaning Back Window Glass

    Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
50. CLEAN VEHICLE BODY 
    1. Using a scraper, remove the moulding and adhesive from the back window glass
    2. Clean and shape the contact surface of the vehicle body
       Fig 8: Identifying Moulding And Adhesive From Back Window Glass

       Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
       1. On the contact surface of the vehicle body, use a knife to cut away excess adhesive as shown in the illustration

          HINT.

          Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible

          NOTE: Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
       2. Clean the contact surface of the vehicle body with cleaner

          HINT.

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