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Back Door Glass: Removal

  1. TEST BACK DOOR CENTER GARNISH  (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
  2. REMOVE BACK DOOR SIDE GARNISH LH  (See DISASSEMBLY )
  3. REMOVE BACK DOOR SIDE GARNISH RH  (See DISASSEMBLY )
  4. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM BOARD ASSEMBLY  (See DISASSEMBLY )
  5. REMOVE REAR SPOILER ASSEMBLY (w/ Rear Spoiler)  (See REMOVAL )
  6. REMOVE REAR WIPER ARM HEAD CAP (w/ Rear Wiper)  (See REMOVAL )
  7. REMOVE REAR WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY (w/ Rear Wiper)  (See REMOVAL )
  8. REMOVE REAR WIPER MOTOR GROMMET (w/ Rear Wiper)  (See REMOVAL )
  9. REMOVE REAR WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY (w/ Rear Wiper)  (See REMOVAL )
  10. REMOVE BACK DOOR GLASS 
    1. Disconnect the 2 back door defogger connectors.
      Fig 1: Locating Back Door Defogger Connectors
      G06038165Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Apply protective tape to the outer surface of the vehicle body to prevent scratches.
      NOTE: When separating the back door glass from the vehicle, be careful not to damage the vehicle's paint or interior/exterior ornaments.
      Fig 2: Identifying Protective Tape Applying Area
      G06038166Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Pass a piano wire between the vehicle body and back door glass from the interior, as shown in the illustration.
    4. Tie both wire ends to wooden blocks or similar objects that can serve as handle.
    5. Cut off the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the back door glass.
      NOTE: Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when removing the back door glass.
    6. Using suction cups, disengage the 2 clips and remove the back door glass.
    Fig 3: Passing Piano Wire Between Vehicle Body And Back Door Glass From Interior
    G06038167Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. REMOVE BACK WINDOW GLASS ADHESIVE DAM 
    1. Using a scraper, remove the back window glass adhesive dam.
    NOTE:
    • Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.
    • Be sure to replace the back window glass adhesive dam with a new one.
    Fig 4: Identifying Back Window Glass Adhesive Dam
    G06038168Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. CLEAN BACK DOOR GLASS 
    1. Clean the outer edge of the back door glass with a non-residue solvent.
    NOTE:
    • Do not touch the back door glass surface after cleaning it.
    • Be careful not to damage the glass.
    • Even if using a new back door glass, clean the back door glass with a non-residue solvent.
    Fig 5: Cleaning Back Door Glass
    G04952214Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  13. CLEAN VEHICLE BODY 
    1. Using a scraper, remove the moulding and adhesive from the back door glass.
    2. Clean and shape the contact surface of the vehicle body.
      1. Using a knife, cut away excess adhesive on the contact surface of the vehicle body, as shown in the illustration.
        NOTE: Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

        HINT:

        Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible.

        Fig 6: Identifying Adhesive And Vehicle Body
        G06038170Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      2. Clean the contact surface of the vehicle body with a piece of cloth saturated with cleaner.

        HINT:

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

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