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Back Window Glass: Removal: Removal

HINT: 

When removing the molding, heat the vehicle body and molding using a heat light.

Heating temperature

Item Temperature
Vehicle Body 40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F)
Molding 20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F)
NOTE:

Do not heat the vehicle body and molding excessively.



  1. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 1
  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    NOTE:
    • w/ Navigation System (for HDD):

      After the engine switch is turned off, the display and navigation module display (HDD navigation system) records various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the engine switch off, be sure to wait for the time specified in the following table before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

      Waiting Time before Disconnecting Cable from Negative (-) Battery Terminal

      Condition Waiting Time
      Vehicle enrolled in safety connect system 6 minutes
      Vehicle not enrolled in safety connect system 1 minute
    • When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected. Refer to INITIALIZATION .
  3. REMOVE REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY 
    1. for Power Seat:

      Remove the rear seat. Refer to REMOVAL .

    2. for Ottoman:

      Remove the rear seat. Refer to REMOVAL .

    3. for Fixed Seat Type:

      Remove the rear seat. Refer to REMOVAL .

  4. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH 
    1. for Standard Body:

      Remove the rear door scuff plate. Refer to REMOVAL - Step 12 .

    2. for Long Body:

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

  5. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH 
    1. for Standard Body:

      Remove the rear door scuff plate. Refer to REMOVAL - Step 13 .

    2. for Long Body:

      Remove the rear door scuff plate. Refer to REMOVAL - Step 15 .

  6. REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH LH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 20
  7. REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH RH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 21
  8. REMOVE ROOF SIDE GARNISH INNER LH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 22
  9. REMOVE ROOF SIDE GARNISH INNER RH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 23
  10. REMOVE PACKAGE TRAY TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY 
    1. w/ Rear Sunshade:

      Remove the package tray trim panel assembly. Refer to REMOVAL - Step 13 .

    2. w/o Rear Sunshade:

      Remove the package tray trim panel assembly. Refer to REMOVAL - Step 19 .

  11. REMOVE NO. 2 PACKAGE TRAY TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY (w/ Rear Sunshade)  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 19
  12. REMOVE ROOF CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY (w/ Rear Seat Entertainment System)  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 28
  13. REMOVE SPOT LIGHT ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 25
  14. REMOVE REAR VANITY LIGHT ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 26
  15. REMOVE COAT HOOK  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 27
  16. REMOVE ROOF SIDE REGISTER BEZEL LH (w/ Rear Cooler)  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 28
  17. REMOVE ROOF SIDE REGISTER BEZEL RH (w/ Rear Cooler)  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 29
  18. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 30
  19. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY 
    1. for Standard Body:

      HINT: 

      It is not necessary to completely remove the roof headlining. Slightly lower the rear section of the roof headlining. Refer to REMOVAL - Step 38 so that the back window glass can be removed in a later step.

    2. for Long Body:

      HINT: 

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

  20. REMOVE AMPLIFIER ANTENNA ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 18
  21. REMOVE ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOLDING CENTER LH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 1
  22. REMOVE ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOLDING CENTER RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  23. REMOVE NO. 2 WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOLDING CLIP  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 2
  24. REMOVE NO. 1 WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOLDING CLIP 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  25. REMOVE ROOF NO. 2 DRIP SIDE FINISH MOLDING CLIP  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 3
  26. REMOVE NO. 3 WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOLDING CLIP  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 4
  27. REMOVE ROOF NO. 1 DRIP SIDE FINISH MOLDING CLIP 
  28. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT MAT SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 3
  29. REMOVE ROPE HOOK ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 4
  30. REMOVE ROPE HOOK  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 5
  31. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE BOARD LH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 7
  32. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE BOARD RH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 6
  33. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT NO. 1 LIGHT ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 8
  34. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT NO. 2 TRIM HOOK (w/o Rear Cooler)  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 9
  35. REMOVE FRONT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 11
  36. REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 12
  37. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER ASSEMBLY LH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 13
  38. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER ASSEMBLY RH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 14
  39. REMOVE REAR COMBINATION LIGHT ASSEMBLY LH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 13
  40. REMOVE REAR COMBINATION LIGHT ASSEMBLY RH 
    1. Use the same procedure described for the RH side.
  41. REMOVE BACK WINDOW MOLDING OUTSIDE LOWER 
    1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws, 4 fasteners and double-sided tape (3 areas). Slide the molding toward the vehicle front along the back window glass to detach the clip. Then remove the molding.
      NOTE:
      • If reusing the molding, take care not to damage the molding.
      • Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
      • Do not lift the molding or slide it toward vehicle rear when detaching the clip.

      HINT: 

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Fig 1: Identifying Double-Sided Tape, Claw & Setting Stopper With Clip
      GTY134946Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  42. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR HINGE COVER LH 
    Fig 2: Identifying Double-Sided Tape
    GTY122423Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Using a screwdriver, detach the double-sided tape (2 areas) and 2 clips. Then remove the hinge cover.
      NOTE:
      • If reusing the hinge cover, take care not to damage the hinge cover.
      • Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

      HINT: 

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  43. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR HINGE COVER RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

  44. REMOVE NO. 2 CENTER STOP LIGHT COVER  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 2
  45. REMOVE CENTER STOP LIGHT COVER  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 1
  46. REMOVE CENTER STOP LIGHT CLIP  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 3
  47. REMOVE CENTER STOP LIGHT ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 4
  48. REMOVE BACK WINDOW GLASS 
    Fig 3: Identifying Stopper, Bracket & Wire Harness
    GTY133907Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    NOTE:

    As the stopper, bracket and harness are not supplied individually, be careful not to damage them when installing the back window glass.

      Fig 4: Applying Protective Tape To Outer Surface Of Vehicle Body
      GTY116995Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:

      When separating the back window glass from the vehicle, be careful not to damage the vehicle's paint or interior/exterior ornaments.

    1. Apply protective tape to the outer surface of the vehicle body to prevent scratches.
      2. Fig 5: Inserting Piano Wire Between Vehicle Body And Back Window Glass
      GTY117339Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      WARNING:
      • 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.
    2. From the interior, insert a piano wire between the vehicle body and back window glass as shown in the illustration.
    3. Tie objects that can serve as handles (for example, wooden blocks) to both wire ends.
      4. Fig 6: Placing Matchmarks Over Glass And Vehicle Body
      GTY130230Courtesy 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.

    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 
    Fig 7: Cleaning Back Door Glass
    GTY125768Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    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.
  50. CLEAN VEHICLE BODY 
    Fig 8: Identifying Excess Adhesive
    GTY120123Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Using a scraper, remove the molding and adhesive from the back window glass.
    2. Clean and shape the contact surface of the vehicle body.
      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.

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