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Back Window Glass: Installation: Installation

  1. INSTALL BACK WINDOW GLASS DAM 
    1. Apply Primer G to the installation part of the window glass dam.
      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).
      Fig 1: Identifying Back Window Glass Dam (1 Of 2)
      GTY116956Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Fig 2: Identifying Back Window Glass Dam (2 Of 2)
      GTY116630Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Standard measurement

      Area Specified Condition
      a 1.0 mm (0.0393 in.) or less
      b 159.0 mm (6.25 in.)
      c 146.0 mm (5.74 in.)
      d 192.0 mm (7.55 in.)
      e 9.5 mm (0.377 in.)
      f 7.5 mm (0.295 in.)
      g (Reference) 8.0 mm (0.315 in.)
  2. INSTALL BACK WINDOW GLASS 
    1. Using a brush or sponge, 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 3: Applying Primer M To Exposed Part Of Vehicle Body
      GTY137141Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using a brush or sponge, apply Primer G to the contact surface of the back window glass.
      Fig 4: Identifying Contact Surface For Primer G
      GTY140459Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Standard measurement

      Area Specified Condition
      a 19.0 mm (0.748 in.)

      HINT: 

      If primer is applied to an area that is not specified, wipe off the primer with a non-residue solvent before it dries.

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

      Adhesive

      Toyota Genuine Windshield Glass Adhesive or equivalent

      1. Cut off the tip of the cartridge nozzle as shown below.

        HINT: 

        After cutting off the tip, use all adhesive within the time written in the table below.

        Usage time frame

        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 back window glass as shown.
        Fig 5: Applying Adhesive To Back Window Glass
        GTY125884Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

        Standard measurement

        Area Specified Condition
        a 12.0 mm (0.472 in.)
        b 8.0 mm (0.315 in.)
        c 12.1 mm (0.480 in.)
        d 3.0 mm (0.119 in.)
        e 14.0 mm (0.555 in.)
    4. Install the back window glass to the vehicle body.
      1. Hold the back window glass securely in place with tape or equivalent until the adhesive has hardened.
        NOTE:
        • Allow the primer coating to dry for 3 minutes or more.
        • Check that the clips are attached to the vehicle body correctly.
        • Check the clearance between the vehicle body and glass.
      2. Lightly press the front surface of the back window glass to ensure that the back window glass is securely fit to the vehicle body.
      3. Using a scraper, remove any excess or protruding adhesive.

        HINT: 

        Apply adhesive onto the glass rim.

        NOTE: Do not drive the vehicle within the time written in the table below.
        Fig 6: Identifying Excess Adhesive
        GTY128491Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

        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
      4. Install the defogger wire with the nut and 2 clamps.
      5. Connect the 2 connectors.
  3. CHECK FOR LEAKS AND REPAIR 
    1. Conduct a leak test after the adhesive has completely hardened.
    2. Seal any leaks with auto glass sealer.
  4. INSTALL CENTER STOP LIGHT ASSEMBLY  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 1
  5. INSTALL CENTER STOP LIGHT CLIP  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 2
  6. INSTALL CENTER STOP LIGHT COVER  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 4
  7. INSTALL NO. 2 CENTER STOP LIGHT COVER  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 3
  8. INSTALL LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR HINGE COVER LH 
    1. Clean the vehicle body surface.
      1. Using a heat light, heat the vehicle body surface.
      2. Remove the double-sided tape from the vehicle body.
      3. Wipe off any tape adhesive residue with cleaner.
    2. If reusing the molding:

      Clean the molding.

      1. Using a heat light, heat the molding.
      2. Remove the double-sided tape from the molding.
      3. Wipe off any tape adhesive residue with cleaner.
      4. Apply new double-sided tape to the molding as shown.
    3. Install the molding.
      1. Using a heat light, heat the vehicle body and molding.
      2. Remove the peeling paper from the face of the molding.

        HINT: 

        After removing the peeling paper, keep the exposed adhesive free from foreign matter.

        Fig 7: Applying Double-Sided Tape To Molding
        GTY139122Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Attach the 2 clips to install the molding.
      Fig 8: Identifying Double-Sided Tape On Molding
      GTY122423Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. INSTALL LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR HINGE COVER RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  10. INSTALL BACK WINDOW MOLDING OUTSIDE LOWER 
    1. Clean the vehicle body surface.
      1. Using a heat light, heat the vehicle body surface.
      2. Remove the double-sided tape from the vehicle body.
      3. Wipe off any tape adhesive residue with cleaner.
    2. If reusing the molding:

      Clean the molding.

      1. Using a heat light, heat the molding.
      2. Remove the double-sided tape from the molding.
      3. Wipe off any tape adhesive residue with cleaner.
      4. Apply new double-sided tape to the molding as shown.
        Fig 9: Applying Double-Sided Tape To Molding
        GTY117103Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Install the molding.
      1. Using a heat light, heat the molding.
      2. Remove the peeling paper from the face of the molding.

        HINT: 

        After removing the peeling paper, keep the exposed adhesive free from foreign matter.

    4. Attach the clip on the center of the molding. Use the back window glass bottom edge's stoppers (left and right position setting stoppers) to determine the molding's front to rear position. Then attach the 2 claws and 4 fasteners to install the molding.

      HINT: 

      As the glass bottom edge's stoppers are only for determining the molding's position, they do not attach to the molding.

      Fig 10: Identifying Double-Sided Tape, Claw & Setting Stopper With Clip
      GTY134946Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. INSTALL REAR COMBINATION LIGHT ASSEMBLY LH  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 1
  12. INSTALL REAR COMBINATION LIGHT ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  13. INSTALL LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER ASSEMBLY LH  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 5
  14. INSTALL LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER ASSEMBLY RH  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 4
  15. INSTALL REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 6
  16. INSTALL FRONT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 8
  17. INSTALL LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT NO. 2 TRIM HOOK (w/o Rear Cooler)  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 9
  18. INSTALL LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT NO. 1 LIGHT ASSEMBLY  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 10
  19. INSTALL DECK TRIM SIDE BOARD LH  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 11
  20. INSTALL DECK TRIM SIDE BOARD RH  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 12
  21. INSTALL ROPE HOOK ASSEMBLY  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 13
  22. INSTALL ROPE HOOK  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 14
  23. INSTALL LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT MAT SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 15
  24. INSTALL ROOF NO. 1 DRIP SIDE FINISH MOLDING CLIP  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 1
  25. INSTALL NO. 3 WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOLDING CLIP  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 2
  26. INSTALL ROOF NO. 2 DRIP SIDE FINISH MOLDING CLIP  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 3
  27. INSTALL NO. 2 WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOLDING CLIP  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 4
  28. INSTALL NO. 1 WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOLDING CLIP 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure described for the No. 2 clip.

  29. INSTALL ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOLDING CENTER LH  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 5
  30. INSTALL ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOLDING CENTER RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  31. INSTALL AMPLIFIER ANTENNA ASSEMBLY  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 1
  32. INSTALL ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY 
    1. Return the roof headlining to its original position. For Standard Body, refer to the following procedures. Refer to INSTALLATION .

      For Long Body, refer to the following procedures. Refer to INSTALLATION .

  33. INSTALL ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 14
  34. INSTALL ROOF SIDE REGISTER BEZEL LH (w/ Rear Cooler)  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 17
  35. INSTALL ROOF SIDE REGISTER BEZEL RH (w/ Rear Cooler)  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 18
  36. INSTALL COAT HOOK  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 15
  37. INSTALL REAR VANITY LIGHT ASSEMBLY  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 18
  38. INSTALL SPOT LIGHT ASSEMBLY  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 19
  39. INSTALL ROOF CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY (w/ Rear Seat Entertainment System)  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 21
  40. INSTALL NO. 2 PACKAGE TRAY TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY (w/ Rear Sunshade)  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 2
  41. INSTALL PACKAGE TRAY TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY 
    1. w/ Rear Sunshade:

      Install the package tray trim panel assembly. Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 8 .

    2. w/o Rear Sunshade:

      Install the package tray trim panel assembly. Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 10 .

  42. INSTALL ROOF SIDE GARNISH INNER LH  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 21
  43. INSTALL ROOF SIDE GARNISH INNER RH  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 22
  44. INSTALL REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH LH  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 23
  45. INSTALL REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH RH  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 22
  46. INSTALL REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH 
    1. for Standard Body:

      Install the rear door scuff plate. Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 31 .

    2. for Long Body:

      Install the rear door scuff plate. Refer to REMOVAL - Step 14 .

  47. INSTALL REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH 
    1. for Standard Body:

      Install the rear door scuff plate. Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 32 .

    2. for Long Body:

      Install the rear door scuff plate. Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 35 .

  48. INSTALL REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY 
    1. for Power Seat:

      Install the rear seat. Refer to INSTALLATION .

    2. for Ottoman:

      Install the rear seat. Refer to INSTALLATION .

    3. for Fixed Seat Type:

      Install the rear seat. Refer to INSTALLATION .

  49. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    NOTE: When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected. Refer to INITIALIZATION .