Liftgate Window Glass: Service and Repair

BACK WINDOW GLASS

Back Window Glass:

Back Window Glass:

REMOVAL

HINT: The installation is in the reverse order of the removal. However, when there is a special point concerning the installation, it is indicated.

1. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM BOARD
a. Remove the back door garnish center.
b. Remove the back door side garnish LH.
c. Remove the back door side garnish RH.
d. Remove the tool box panel sub-assembly upper.
e. Remove the tool set.
f. Remove the assist grip assembly.
g. Remove the back door trim board.
h. Remove the service hole cover.

2. REMOVE REAR WIPER ARM ASSEMBLY
a. Remove the wiper arm head cap.
b. Remove the rear wiper arm assembly.

3. REMOVE REAR WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY
a. Remove the wiper motor assembly.





4. REMOVE BACK WINDOW GLASS ASSEMBLY
a. Apply protective tape to the installation position of the back window glass assembly on the vehicle body.

HINT: Apply protective tape to the installation surface to prevent it from being scratched.

b. Pass a piano wire between the vehicle body and glass from the interior.
c. Tie both wire ends to wooden blocks or similar objects.
d. Cut off the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the back window glass.

NOTICE:
- When separating the back window glass, take care not to damage the paint or the interior and exterior ornaments.
- To prevent the package tray trim panel from being scratched when removing the back window glass, place a plastic sheet between the piano wire and package tray trim panel.

e. Using a suction cup, remove the back window glass assembly.

NOTICE:
- Be careful not to drop the back window glass.
- Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when removing the back window glass.





5. CLEAN BACK WINDOW GLASS
a. Using a scraper, remove the adhesive tape and adhesive sticking to the back window glass.

NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the windshield glass.

b. Clean the outer circumference of the back window glass with a non-residue solvent.

NOTICE:
- Do not touch the back window glass surface after cleaning it.
- Even if using a new back window glass, clean the back window glass with a non-residue solvent.





6. CLEAN VEHICLE BODY
a. Clean and shape the contact surface of the vehicle body.
1. Using a knife, cut away any rough adhesive on the contact surface of the vehicle body to ensure the appropriate surface shape.

NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

HINT: Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible.

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.

INSTALLATION





1. INSTALL BACK WINDOW GLASS ASSEMBLY
a. Using a brush, coat the installation surface on the vehicle body with Primer M.

NOTICE:
- Do not coat the adhesive with Primer M.
- Do not apply too much primer.
- Allow the primer coating to dry for 3 minutes or more.
- Do not keep any of the opened Primer M for later use.

HINT: If an area other than that specified is coated by accident, wipe off the primer with a clean piece of cloth before it dries.

b. Using a brush or sponge, coat the application area of adhesive with Primer G.

NOTICE:
- Do not apply too much primer.
- Allow the primer coating to dry for 3 minutes or more.
- Do not keep any of the opened Primer G for later use.

HINT: If an area other than that specified is coated by accident, wipe off the primer with a clean piece of cloth before it dries.








c. Apply adhesive (Adhesive: TOYOTA genuine windshield glass adhesive or equivalent).
1. Cut off the tip of the cartridge nozzle, as shown in the illustration.

HINT: After cutting off the tip, use all adhesive within the time described in the table below.





2. Load the sealer gun with cartridge.
3. Apply adhesive to the back window glass, as shown in the illustration.








d. Install the glass to the body.
1. Hold the back window glass in place securely with tape or equivalent to the body until the adhesive has hardened.
2. Lightly press the front surface of the glass to ensure a close fit.





3. Using a scraper, remove any excess or protruding adhesive.

HINT: Apply adhesive onto the glass rim.

NOTICE: The vehicle should not be driven until the time indicated in the table below has elapsed.





2. CHECK FOR LEAKS AND REPAIR
a. After the adhesive has hardened, apply water from the outside of the vehicle. Check that no water leaks into the cabin.
b. If water leaks into the cabin, allow the water to dry and add adhesive.
c. Remove the protective tape.

3. INSTALL REAR WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY
4. INSTALL REAR WIPER ARM ASSEMBLY
5. INSTALL BACK DOOR TRIM BOARD