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Rear Quarter Window Glass: Installation

  1. INSTALL QUARTER WINDOW ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. 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.

        HINT:

        Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible.

        Fig 1: Identifying Area For Applying Adhesive
        G04967156Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      2. Clean the contact surface of the vehicle body with a piece of shop rag saturated with cleaner.

        HINT:

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

    2. Using a brush, coat the exposed part of the vehicle body with Primer M.
      NOTE:
      • Allow the primer coating to dry for 3 minutes or more.
      • Do not coat the adhesive with Primer M.
      • Do not keep any of the opened Primer M for later use.
        Fig 2: Coating Exposed Part Of Vehicle Body With Primer M
        G05274292Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Using a brush or sponge, coat the edge of the glass and the contact surface with Primer G.
      Fig 3: Coating Edge Of Glass & Contact Surface With Primer G
      G05274293Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:
      • Allow the primer coating to dry for 3 minutes or more.
      • Do not keep any of the opened Primer G for later use.

      Standard dimension 

      STANDARD DIMENSION

      Area Dimension
      a 9.0 mm (0.354 in.)
      b 52.0 mm (2.047 in.)
      c 17.0 mm (0.669 in.)
      d 12.0 mm (0.472 in.)
      e 6.0 mm (0.236 in.)

      HINT:

      If an area other than that specified is coated by accident, wipe off the primer with a clean shop rag before it dries.

    4. Apply adhesive (Adhesive: TOYOTA genuine windshield glass adhesive or equivalent).
      1. Cut off the tip of the cartridge nozzle.

        HINT:

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

        Tackfree time 

        TEMPERATURE SPECIFICATION TABLE

        Temperature Tackfree Time
        35°C (95°F) 15 minutes
        20°C (68°F) 1 hour 40 minutes
        5°C (41°F) 8 hours
      2. Load the sealer gun with the cartridge.
      3. Coat the glass with adhesive.
        Fig 4: Identifying Dimension For Coating Glass With Adhesive
        G05274294Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

        Standard dimension 

        ADHESIVE STANDARD DIMENSION

        Area Dimension
        a 12.0 mm (0.472 in.)
        b 8.0 mm (0.315 in.)
        c 6.0 mm (0.236 in.)
        d 550 mm (21.654 in.)
        e 20 mm (0.787 in.)
    5. Install the glass to the vehicle body.
      1. Hold the glass in place securely with tape or equivalent to the vehicle body until the adhesive has hardened.
        NOTE:
        • Allow the primer coating to dry for 3 minutes or more.
        • Check that the clips are attached to the vehicle body correctly.
        • Check the clearance between the vehicle body and glass.
      2. Lightly press the front surface of the glass to ensure a close fit.
      3. Using a scraper, remove any excess or protruding adhesive.
        NOTE: Take care not to drive the vehicle for the time described in the table below.

        Minimum time 

        TEMPERATURE SPECIFICATION TABLE

        Temperature Minimum time prior to driving vehicle
        35°C (96°F) 1 hour 30 minutes
        20°C (68°F) 5 hours
        5°C (41°F) 24 hours
  2. CHECK FOR LEAKS AND REPAIR 
    1. Conduct a leak test after the adhesive has completely hardened.
    2. Seal any leaks with auto glass sealer.
  3. INSTALL ROOF SIDE GARNISH ASSEMBLY INNER LH 
  4. INSTALL ROOM LIGHT ASSEMBLY NO.2 
  5. INSTALL DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY LH 
  6. INSTALL ROPE HOOK 
  7. INSTALL REAR SEAT SIDE COVER LH 
  8. INSTALL REAR NO.1 SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY OUTER LH 
  9. INSTALL DECK SIDE TRIM COVER LH 
  10. INSTALL REAR FLOOR FINISH SIDE PLATE LH 
  11. INSTALL REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE 
  12. INSTALL DECK SIDE TRIM BOX LH 
  13. INSTALL DECK SIDE TRIM BOX RH 
  14. INSTALL JACK CARRIER ASSY 
  15. INSTALL BACK DOOR WEATHERSTRIP 
  16. INSTALL NO.2 DECK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY 
  17. INSTALL NO.3 DECK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY 
  18. INSTALL DECK FLOOR BOX REAR 
  19. INSTALL DECK FLOOR BOX FRONT 
  20. INSTALL TONNEAU COVER ASSEMBLY 
  21. INSTALL DECK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY 
  22. INSTALL REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH 
  23. INSTALL REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH 
  24. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
  25. PERFORM INITIALIZATION 
    NOTE: Some systems need initialization when disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal (See INITIALIZATION ).