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Rear Quarter Window Glass: Removal

  1. 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 (See PRECAUTION ).
  2. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  3. REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH 
  4. REMOVE DECK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  5. REMOVE TONNEAU COVER ASSEMBLY 
  6. REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOX FRONT (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  7. REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOX REAR (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  8. REMOVE NO.2 DECK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  9. REMOVE NO.3 DECK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  10. REMOVE BACK DOOR WEATHERSTRIP 
  11. REMOVE JACK CARRIER ASSEMBLY 
  12. REMOVE DECK SIDE TRIM BOX RH 
  13. REMOVE DECK SIDE TRIM BOX LH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  14. REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  15. REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH SIDE PLATE LH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  16. REMOVE DECK SIDE TRIM COVER LH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  17. SEPARATE REAR NO.1 SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY OUTER LH 
  18. REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE COVER LH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  19. REMOVE ROPE HOOK (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  20. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY LH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  21. REMOVE NO.2 ROOM LIGHT ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  22. REMOVE ROOF SIDE GARNISH ASSEMBLY INNER LH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  23. REMOVE QUARTER WINDOW ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Pass a piano wire between the vehicle body and glass from the interior.
      Fig 1: Passing Piano Wire Between Vehicle Body And Glass From Interior
      G04093222Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Tie both wire ends to wooden blocks or similar objects.
      NOTE: When separating the glass, take care not to damage the paint and the interior and exterior ornaments.

      HINT:

      Apply protective tape to the outer surface to prevent the surface from being scratched.

      Fig 2: Applying Protective Tape To Quarter Window Assembly LH
      G04093223Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Cut off the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the glass.
    4. Using a suction cup, remove the glass.
      NOTE: Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when removing the glass.
  24. CLEAN QUARTER WINDOW ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Clean the outer circumference of the glass with white gasoline.
      NOTE:
      • Do not touch the glass surface after cleaning it.
      • Be careful not to damage the glass.
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