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Back Door Glass: Removal

  1. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM BOARD 
    Fig 1: Removing Back Door Trim Board
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    Using a screwdriver, remove the back door trim board.

    NOTE: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
  2. REMOVE STOP LIGHT COVER 
    Fig 2: Removing Stop Light Cover
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    Using a screwdriver, remove the stop light cover.

    NOTE: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
  3. REMOVE UPPER SIDE GARNISHES 
    Fig 3: Removing Upper Side Garnishes
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    Using a screwdriver, remove the upper side garnishes.

    NOTE: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
  4. REMOVE STOP LIGHT 
  5. REMOVE WIPER ARM 
  6. REMOVE BACK DOOR MOULDING 
    Fig 4: Removing Back Door Moulding
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    1. Using a knife, cut off the moulding as shown in the illustration.
      NOTE: Do not damage the body with the knife.
    2. Remove the remaining moulding.
  7. REMOVE BACK DOOR GLASS 
    Fig 5: Removing Back Door Glass
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    1. Push a piano wire through between the body and glass from the interior.
    2. Tie both wire ends to wooden blocks or similar objects.
      NOTE: Apply protective tape to the outer surface to keep the surface from being scratched.
      NOTE: When scraping the glass, take care not to damage the paint and interior and exterior ornaments.
    3. Cut the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around it.
    4. Fig 6: Cutting Adhesive By Pulling Piano Wire Around It
      G02855192Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Remove the glass.
    NOTE: Leave as much of the adhesive on the body as possible when cutting off the glass.