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Installation [09/2014 - ]: Procedure

  1. INSTALL NO. 1 BACK WINDOW GLASS STOPPER (for 2-piece Type) 
    1. Install 2 new No. 1 back window glass stoppers to the vehicle body as shown in the illustration.
      GTY499098Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT: 

      Only 2-piece type back window glass stoppers are provided as supply parts. Use 2-piece type stoppers as replacements even if 1-piece type stoppers were originally installed.

  2. INSTALL NO. 2 BACK WINDOW GLASS STOPPER (for 2-piece Type) 
    1. Using a brush or sponge, coat the installation area of 2 new No. 2 back window glass stoppers with primer G.
      NOTE:
      • Do not apply too much primer G.
      • Allow the primer G to dry for 3 minutes or more.
      • Throw away any leftover primer G.

      HINT: 

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

    2. Install the 2 new No. 2 back window glass stoppers to the back window glass as shown in the illustration.
      GTY497810Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *A Back Side
      *a Ceramic Notch
      *b Back Window Glass Edge Side

      Standard Dimension

      Area Dimension
      a 18.0 mm (0.709 in.)

      HINT: 

      Only 2-piece type back window glass stoppers are provided as supply parts. Use 2-piece type stoppers as replacements even if 1-piece type stoppers were originally installed.

  3. INSTALL BACK WINDOW OUTSIDE MOULDING 
    1. Using a brush or sponge, coat the installation area of a new back window outside moulding with primer G.
      NOTE:
      • Do not apply too much primer G.
      • Allow the primer G to dry for 3 minutes or more.
      • Throw away any leftover primer G.

      HINT: 

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

    2. Install the new back window outside moulding to the back window glass as shown in the illustration.
      GTY500432Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *A Back Side - -
      *a Edge Of Curved Surface - -

      Standard Dimension

      Area Dimension
      a -2.5 to 2.5 mm (-0.0984 to 0.0984 in.)
      b 7.4 mm (0.291 in.)
  4. INSTALL BACK WINDOW GLASS ADHESIVE DAM 
    1. for Lower Side:
      1. Cut a new back window glass adhesive dam so that it is the appropriate size as shown in the illustration.
        GTY444952Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        *a Cut

        Standard Dimension

        Area Dimension
        a 1107 mm (43.5 in.)
    2. Using a brush or sponge, coat the installation area of 9 new back window glass adhesive dams with primer G.
      NOTE:
      • Do not apply too much primer G.
      • Allow the primer G to dry for 3 minutes or more.
      • Throw away any leftover primer G.

      HINT: 

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

    3. Install the 9 back window glass adhesive dams to the back window glass as shown in the illustration.
      GTY518901Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *A Back Side - -
      *a Back window glass adhesive dam positioning ceramic notch *b Back window glass adhesive dam positioning center line

      Standard Dimension

      Area Dimension
      a 1.7 mm (0.0669 in.)
      b 15.2 mm (0.598 in.)
      c 7.1 mm (0.280 in.)
      d 27.0 mm (1.06 in.)
      e 7.2 mm (0.283 in.)
      f 28.4 mm (1.12 in.)
      g 28.4 mm (1.12 in.)
      h 7.2 mm (0.283 in.)
      i 27.0 mm (1.06 in.)
      j 37.7 mm (1.48 in.)
  5. INSTALL BACK WINDOW GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Position the back window glass sub-assembly.
      GTY503397Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Matchmark
      1. Using suction cups, place the back window glass sub-assembly in the correct position.
      2. Check that the whole contact surface of the back window glass sub-assembly rim is perfectly even.
      3. Align the matchmarks on the back window glass sub-assembly and vehicle body.
        NOTE:

        Check that the back window glass stoppers are engaged to the vehicle body correctly.

      4. Remove the back window glass sub-assembly.
    2. Using a brush, coat the installation surface on the vehicle body with primer M.
      NOTE:
      • Do not coat the adhesive with primer M.
      • Do not apply too much primer M.
      • Allow the primer M to dry for 3 minutes or more.
      • Throw away any leftover primer M.

      HINT: 

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

    3. Using a brush or sponge, coat the adhesive application area with primer G.
      GTY509720Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *A Back Side - -
      *a Adhesive center position *b Ceramic Notch
      Primer G - -

      Standard Dimension

      Area Dimension
      a 20.1 mm (0.791 in.)
      b 10.0 mm (0.394 in.)
      c 11.0 mm (0.433 in.)
      d 19.0 mm (0.748 in.)
      NOTE:
      • Do not apply too much primer G.
      • Allow the primer G to dry for 3 minutes or more.
      • Throw away any leftover primer G.

      HINT: 

      • Apply primer G onto the ceramic notches.
      • If an area other than specified is coated by accident, wipe off the primer G with a clean piece of cloth before it dries.
    4. Apply adhesive to the back window glass sub-assembly.

      Adhesive

      Toyota Genuine Windshield Glass Adhesive (High modulus Type) or Equivalent

      1. Cut off the tip of the cartridge nozzle as shown in the illustration.
        GTY446207Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        *a Nozzle

        Standard Dimension

        Area Dimension
        a 12.0 mm (0.472 in.)
        b 8.0 mm (0.315 in.)
      2. Load the sealer gun with the cartridge.
      3. Apply adhesive to the back window glass sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.
        GTY521127Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        *A Back Side - -
        *a Adhesive center position *b Ceramic Notch
        Adhesive - -

        Standard Dimension

        Area Dimension
        a 12.0 mm (0.472 in.)
        b 12.0 mm (0.472 in.)
        c 10.0 mm (0.394 in.)
        d 8.0 mm (0.315 in.)
        e 21.7 mm (0.854 in.)

        HINT: 

        Apply adhesive onto the ceramic notches.

    5. Install the back window glass sub-assembly.
      1. Using suction cups, position the back window glass sub-assembly so that the matchmarks are aligned, and press it in gently along the rim.
        GTY503397Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        *a Matchmark
        NOTE:
        • Check that the back window glass stoppers are engaged to the vehicle body correctly.
        • Check the clearance between the vehicle body and back window glass sub-assembly.
      2. Lightly press the outer surface of the back window glass sub-assembly to ensure that the back window glass is securely fit to the vehicle body.

        HINT: 

        Press the glass with a force of 98 N (10 kgf, 22.0 lbf) or more.

      3. Using a scraper, remove any excess or protruding adhesive.
      4. Hold the back window glass sub-assembly using protective tape until the applied adhesive becomes hard.
        NOTE:

        Do not drive the vehicle for the time described in the table below.

        Minimum Time

        Temperature Minimum Time Prior to Driving Vehicle
        35°C (95°F) 1 hour and 30 minutes
        20°C (68°F) 5 hours
        5°C (41°F) 24 hours
    6. Connect each connector.
  6. INSPECT FOR LEAK 
    1. After the adhesive has hardened, apply water from the outside of the vehicle. Check that no water leaks into the cabin.
    2. If water leaks into the cabin, allow the water to dry and add adhesive.
    3. Remove the protective tape.
  7. INSTALL CENTER STOP LIGHT ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to INSTALLATION [09/2014 - ]

  8. INSTALL PACKAGE TRAY TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  9. INSTALL ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to INSTALLATION [09/2014 - 11/2017] , or refer to INSTALLATION [11/2017 - ]

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