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Back Window Glass: Installation: Installation

  1. INSTALL NO. 1 BACK WINDOW GLASS STOPPER 
    1. Install 2 new stoppers to the vehicle body as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 1: Identifying No. 1 Back Window Glass Stoppers
      GTY123163Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL NO. 2 BACK WINDOW GLASS STOPPER 
    1. Coat the installation part of the stopper with Primer G.
      NOTE:
      • Allow the primer to dry for 3 minutes or more.
      • Do not keep any of the opened Primer G for later use.
      • Do not apply too much primer.
    2. Install 2 new stoppers onto the glass as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 2: Installing New Stoppers Onto Glass
      GTY130447Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Standard dimension

      Area Dimension
      A 40.0 mm (1.575 in.)
      B 17.0 mm (0.669 in.)
  3. INSTALL NO. 1 BACK WINDOW MOULDING 
    1. Using a brush or sponge, coat the edge of the glass and the contact surface with Primer G.
      NOTE:
      • Allow the primer to dry for 3 minutes or more.
      • Do not keep any of the opened Primer G for later use.
      • Do not apply too much primer.
    2. Install the back window No. 1 moulding, as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 3: Identifying Back Window No. 1 Molding Position
      GTY119412Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. INSTALL BACK WINDOW GLASS DAM 
    1. Coat the installation part of the dam with Primer G.
      NOTE:
      • Allow the primer coating to dry for 3 minutes or more.
      • Do not apply too much primer.
    2. Install a new dam, applying double-sided tape all the way around the glass except where the dam is installed, as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 4: Identifying Back Window Glass Dam
      GTY131422Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Standard dimension

      Area Dimension
      a 1.5 mm (0.059 in.)
  5. INSTALL BACK WINDOW GLASS 
    1. Clean and shape the contact surface of the vehicle body.
      Fig 5: Identifying Windshield Glass Adhesive
      GTY120026Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      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.

      2. Clean the contact surface of the vehicle body with a piece of shop rag saturated with cleaner.

        HINT: 

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

    2. Position the glass.
      Fig 6: Placing Matchmarks Over Glass & Vehicle Body
      GTY119143Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. Using a suction cup, place the glass in the correct position.
      2. Check that the whole contact surface of the glass rim is perfectly even.
      3. Place reference marks between the glass and vehicle body.
        NOTE:

        Check that the stoppers are attached to the vehicle body correctly.

        HINT: 

        When reusing the glass, check and correct the reference mark positions.

      4. Remove the glass.
    3. Using a brush, coat the exposed part of the vehicle body on the vehicle side with Primer M.
      Fig 7: Identifying Primer M
      GTY124008Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:
      • Allow the primer coating to dry for 3 minutes or more.
      • Do not coat the adhesive with Primer M.
      • Do not keep any of the opened Primer M for later use.
    4. Using a brush or sponge, coat the edge of the glass and the contact surface with Primer G.
      Fig 8: Identifying Primer G
      GTY118902Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:
      • 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.

    5. 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.

        Tack-free time

        Temperature Tack-free Time
        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. Coat the glass with adhesive, as shown in the illustration.
        Fig 9: Coating Glass With Adhesive
        GTY122711Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

        Standard dimension

        Area Dimension
        a 12.0 mm (0.472 in.)
        b 8.0 mm (0.315 in.)
        c 9.0 mm (0.354 in.)
        d 9.0 mm (0.354 in.)
        e 14.0 mm (0.551 in.)
    6. Install the glass.
      Fig 10: Positioning Glass Using Suction Cup
      GTY138318Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. Using a suction cup, position the glass so that the reference marks are aligned, and press it in gently along the rim.
        NOTE:
        • Allow the primer coating to dry for 3 minutes or more.
        • Check that the stoppers are attached to the vehicle body correctly.
        • Check the clearance between the vehicle body and glass.
      2. Lightly press the front surface of the glass to ensure a close fit.
      3. Using a scraper, remove any excess or protruding adhesive.
        Fig 11: Removing Any Excess Or Protruding Adhesive
        GTY144461Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        NOTE:

        Do not drive the vehicle for the time described in the table below.

        Minimum time

        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

        HINT: 

        Apply adhesive onto the glass rim.

  6. INSPECT FOR LEAKS AND REPAIR 
    1. Conduct a leak test after the adhesive has completely hardened.
    2. Seal any leaks with a sealer gun.
  7. INSTALL AMPLIFIER ANTENNA ASSEMBLY  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 1
  8. INSTALL ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY (w/ Sliding Roof)  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 13
  9. INSTALL ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY (w/o Sliding Roof)  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 12
  10. INSTALL ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 18
  11. INSTALL COAT HOOK  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 19
  12. INSTALL SPOT LIGHT ASSEMBLY  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 20
  13. INSTALL PACKAGE TRAY TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY (w/ Rear Sunshade)  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 5
  14. INSTALL NO. 2 PACKAGE TRAY TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY (w/ Rear Sunshade)  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 3
  15. INSTALL PACKAGE TRAY TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY (w/o Rear Sunshade)  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 2
  16. INSTALL CENTER STOP LIGHT SET  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 1
  17. INSTALL ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH LH  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 26
  18. INSTALL ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH RH 
  19. INSTALL REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH LH  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 28
  20. INSTALL REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH RH 
  21. INSTALL REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 37
  22. INSTALL REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH 
  23. INSTALL REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 1
  24. INSTALL REAR SEAT CENTER HEADREST ASSEMBLY 
  25. INSTALL REAR SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY 
  26. INSTALL REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 4
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