Back Window Glass: Service and Repair

BACK WINDOW GLASS (For Sedan)

Back Window Glass (For Sedan):

REMOVAL

CAUTION: Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing.

NOTICE: Always use "Torx" socket wrench E10 when removing the rear seat.

1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Wait for at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent the airbag from working.

2. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION COVER PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY
3. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY RH (for 60/ 40 Split Seat Type)
4. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY LH (for 60/ 40 Split Seat Type)
5. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY (for Fixed Seat Type)
6. REMOVE SPARE WHEEL COVER ASSEMBLY (for 60/ 40 Split Seat Type)
7. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR MAT (for 60/40 Split Seat Type)
8. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM INNER PAD (for 60/40 Split Seat Type)
9. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH
10. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
11. REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH
12. REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH
13. REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE COVER RH
14. REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE COVER LH
15. REMOVE ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH RH
16. REMOVE ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH LH
17. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP COVER
18. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY
19. REMOVE HIGH MOUNTED STOP LIGHT ASSEMBLY (w/o Rear Spoiler)
20. REMOVE PACKAGE TRAY TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY
21. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY

HINT: It is not necessary to remove the roof headlining completely. Slightly lower the rear section of the roof headlining.

22. REMOVE BACK WINDOW OUTSIDE MOULDING
a. Using a knife, cut off the back window outside moulding, as shown in the illustration.

NOTICE: Do not damage the vehicle body with the knife.

b. Remove the back window outside moulding.

HINT: Make a partial cut in the back window outside moulding. Then pull and remove it by hand.

23. REMOVE BACK WINDOW GLASS

a. Apply protective tape to the outer circumference of the back window glass, as shown in the illustration.
b. From the interior, insert piano wires between the vehicle body and the back window glass, as shown in the illustration.
c. Tie objects that can serve as handles (for example, wooden blocks) to all wire ends.

NOTICE:
- When separating the back window glass from the vehicle, do not damage the vehicle's paintwork or exterior/interior ornaments.
- To prevent the safety pad from being scratched when removing the back window glass, place a plastic sheet between the piano wire and safety pad.

d. Place matchmarks on the back window glass and vehicle body in the locations indicated in the illustration.

HINT: Matchmarks do not need to be placed unless the back window glass is going to be reused.

e. Cut through the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the back window glass.

f. Disengage the 2 stoppers.
g. Using suction cups, remove the back window glass.

NOTICE: Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when removing the back window glass.

INSTALLATION

1. CLEAN BACK WINDOW GLASS
a. Using a scraper, remove the stoppers, dam and adhesive from the back window 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.

2. 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: Do not 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 shop rag or piece of cloth saturated with cleaner.

HINT: Clean the vehicle body even if all the adhesive has been removed.

3. INSTALL BACK WINDOW GLASS STOPPER NO. 1
a. Install 2 new stoppers onto the vehicle body, as shown in the illustration.

4. INSTALL BACK WINDOW GLASS STOPPER NO. 2
a. Apply Primer G to the installation parts of the stoppers.

NOTICE:
- Allow the primer to dry for 3 minutes or more.
- Throw away any leftover Primer G.
- Do not apply too much Primer G.

b. Install 2 new stoppers onto the windshield glass, as shown in the illustration.

5. INSTALL BACK WINDOW GLASS ADHESIVE DAM
a. Apply Primer G to the installation part of a new dam, as shown in the illustration.

NOTICE:
- Allow the primer to dry for 3 minutes or more.
- Throw away any leftover Primer G.
- Do not apply too much Primer G.

b. Install the new dam with double-sided tape as shown in the illustration.

6. INSTALL BACK WINDOW GLASS
a. Position the back window glass.
1. Using suction cups, place the back window glass in the correct position.
2. Check that the entire contact surface of the back window glass rim is perfectly even.
3. Place matchmarks on the back window glass and vehicle body.

NOTICE: Check that the stoppers are correctly attached to the vehicle body.

HINT: When reusing the back window glass, check and correct the matchmark positions.

4. Using suction cups, remove the back window glass.

b. Using a brush, apply Primer M to the exposed part of the vehicle body.

NOTICE:
- Allow the primer to dry for 3 minutes or more.
- Do not apply Primer M to the adhesive.
- Throw away any leftover Primer M.
- Do not apply too much Primer M.

c. Using a brush or sponge, apply Primer G to the edge of the back window glass and the contact surface.

NOTICE:
- Allow the primer to dry for 3 minutes or more.
- Throw away any leftover Primer G.
- Do not apply too much Primer G.

HINT: If Primer G is applied to any areas other than those specified, wipe off the primer with a clean shop rag or piece of cloth before it dries.

d. Apply adhesive.

Adhesive:
Toyota Genuine Windshield Glass Adhesive or the equivalent.

1. Cut the tip off the cartridge nozzle, as shown in the illustration.

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

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

e. Install the back window glass onto the vehicle body.

1. Using suction cups, position the back window glass so that the matchmarks are aligned. Gently press it in along the rim.

NOTICE:
- Allow the primer to dry for 3 minutes or more.
- Check that the stoppers are attached to the vehicle body correctly.
- Check that there is a small gap between the vehicle body and the back window glass.

2. Gently press the front surface of the back window glass to ensure that the back window glass is securely fitted to the vehicle body.

NOTICE: Open and close the door gently to prevent the window glass from becoming loose due to the air pressure when the door is closed.

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

HINT: Apply adhesive to the back window glass rim.

NOTICE: Do not to drive the vehicle within the time indicated in the table below.

7. INSTALL BACK WINDOW OUTSIDE MOULDING

NOTICE: After the installation of the window glass, install the moulding before the adhesive hardens.

a. Using a brush or sponge, coat the edge of the glass and the contact surface with Primer G.

NOTICE:
- Allow the primer coating to dry for 3 minutes or more.
- Do not coat the adhesive with Primer G.
- Throw away any leftover Primer G.

b. Install a new moulding onto the back window glass, as shown in the illustration.

NOTICE: Make sure that the moulding is securely installed.

8. CHECK FOR LEAKAGE AND REPAIR
a. Conduct a leak test by applying water to the adhesive portions after the adhesive has completely hardened.
b. Seal any leaks with auto glass sealer.

9. INSTALL ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY
10. INSTALL PACKAGE TRAY TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY
11. INSTALL HIGH MOUNTED STOP LIGHT ASSEMBLY (w/o Rear Spoiler)
12. INSTALL ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY
13. INSTALL ASSIST GRIP COVER
14. INSTALL ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH RH
15. INSTALL ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH LH
16. INSTALL REAR SEAT SIDE COVER RH
17. INSTALL REAR SEAT SIDE COVER LH
18. INSTALL REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH
19. INSTALL REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH
20. INSTALL REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH
21. INSTALL REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
22. INSTALL LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM INNER PAD (for 60/40 Split Seat Type)
23. INSTALL SPARE WHEEL COVER ASSEMBLY (for 60/ 40 Split Seat Type)
24. INSTALL LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR MAT (for 60/40 Split Seat Type)
25. INSTALL REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY RH (for 60/ 40 Split Seat Type)
26. INSTALL REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY LH (for 60/40 Split Seat Type)
27. INSTALL REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY (for Fixed Seat Type)
28. INSTALL REAR SEAT CUSHION COVER PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY
29. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

Torque: 5.4 N.m (55 kgf.cm, 48 in.lbf)

30. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT