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Back Door Glass: Replacement

HINT:

  1. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM BOARD ASSY (See  OVERHAUL  ) 
    1. Remove the back door garnish center.
    2. Remove the back door side garnish LH and RH.
    3. Remove the back door trim board.
  2. REMOVE BACK DOOR GLASS 
    1. Apply protective tape to the outer surface of the vehicle body to prevent scratches.
    2. From the interior, insert piano wires between the vehicle body and glass as shown in Fig 1 .
    3. Tie objects that can serve as handles (for example, wooden blocks) to all wire ends.
      NOTE: When separating the back door glass from the vehicle, be careful not to damage the vehicle's paint or interior/exterior ornaments.
    4. Cut through the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the glass.
      NOTE: Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when cutting through the adhesive.
    5. Using a suction cup, remove the glass.
      Fig 1: Removing Back Door Glass
      G03073646Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. CLEAN BACK DOOR GLASS 
    1. Using a scraper, remove the spacers, moulding and adhesive from the glass.
    2. Clean the outer edge of the glass with white gasoline.
    NOTE:
    • Do not touch the glass surface after cleaning it.
    • Even if using new glass, clean it with white gasoline.
    Fig 2: Removing Spacers, Moulding And Adhesive From The Glass
    G03073647Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. CLEAN VEHICLE BODY 
    1. Clean and shape the contact surface of the vehicle body.
      1. On the contact surface of the vehicle body, use a knife to cut away excess adhesive as shown in Fig 3 .

        HINT:

        Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible.

        NOTE: Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
        Fig 3: Cleaning And Shape The Contact Surface Of The Vehicle Body
        G03073648Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      2. Clean the contact surface of the vehicle body with cleaner.

      HINT:

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

  5. INSTALL BACK WINDOW GLASS SPACER 
    1. Apply Primer G to the glass where the spacers will be installed.

      HINT:

      If Primer G is applied to an area not specified, apply white gasoline to a clean cloth and wipe off the excess primer.

      NOTE:
      • Allow the Primer G to dry for 3 minutes or more.
      • Throw away any leftover Primer G.
      • Do not apply too much Primer G.
    2. Install 2 new spacers onto the glass as shown in Fig 4 .
      Fig 4: Installing Back Window Glass Spacer
      G03073649Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. INSTALL BACK WINDOW GLASS ADHESIVE DAM KIT 
    1. Apply Primer G to the glass where the adhesive dam will be installed.

      SPECIFICATION: 

      AREA MEASUREMENT SPECIFICATIONS

      Area Measurement
      a 14.0 mm (0.551 in.)

      HINT:

      If Primer G is applied to an area not specified, apply white gasoline to a clean cloth and wipe off the excess primer.

      NOTE:
      • Allow the Primer G to dry for 3 minutes or more.
      • Throw away any leftover Primer G.
      • Do not apply too much Primer G.
      Fig 5: Installing Back Window Glass Adhesive Dam Kit
      G03073650Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the adhesive dam as shown in Fig 6 .
      Fig 6: Installing The Adhesive Dam
      G03073651Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      SPECIFICATION: 

      AREA MEASUREMENT SPECIFICATIONS

      Area Measurement
      a 1,090.0 mm (42.913 in.)
  7. INSTALL BACK WINDOW GLASS ADHESIVE DAM NO. 2 
    1. Cut the adhesive dam as shown in Fig 7 .
    2. Install the adhesive dam as shown in Fig 7 .
      Fig 7: Installing Back Window Glass Adhesive Dam No
      G03073652Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      SPECIFICATION: 

      AREA MEASUREMENT SPECIFICATIONS

      Area Measurement
      a 1,320.0 mm (51.968 in.)
      b 1,258.0 mm (49.527 in.)
  8. INSTALL BACK WINDOW OUTSIDE MOULDING 
    1. Cut the moulding LH and RH as shown in Fig 8 .
    2. Install the moulding LH and RH as shown in Fig 8 .
      Fig 8: Installing Moulding LH And RH
      G03073653Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      SPECIFICATION: 

      AREA MEASUREMENT SPECIFICATIONS

      Area Measurement
      a 853.0 mm (33.583 in.)
      b 823.0 mm (32.402 in.)
      c 2.3 mm (0.091 in.)
  9. INSTALL BACK DOOR GLASS 
    1. Using a brush or sponge, apply Primer M to the exposed part of the vehicle body.
      NOTE:
      • Allow the Primer M 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.
      Fig 9: Applying Primer M To The Exposed Part Of The Vehicle Body
      G03073654Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using a brush or sponge, apply Primer G to the contact surface of the glass.
      Fig 10: Applying Primer G To The Contact Surface Of The Glass
      G03073655Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      SPECIFICATION: 

      AREA MEASUREMENT SPECIFICATIONS

      Area Measurement
      a 85.6 mm (3.370 in.)

      HINT:

      If Primer G is applied to an area not specified, apply white gasoline to a clean cloth and wipe off the excess primer.

      NOTE:
      • Allow the Primer G to dry for 3 minutes or more.
      • Throw away any leftover Primer G.
      • Do not apply too much Primer G.
    3. Apply adhesive to the back door glass.
      1. Adhesive: Part No. 08850-00801 or equivalent 
      1. Cut off the tip of cartridge nozzle as shown in Fig 11 .

        HINT:

        After cutting off the tip, use all adhesive within the time written in the table shown in TEMPERATURE SPECIFICATION .

        USAGE TIME FRAME: 

        TEMPERATURE SPECIFICATIONS

        Temperature Usage Time frame
        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. Apply adhesive to the glass as shown in Fig 11 .
        Fig 11: Applying Adhesive To The Glass
        G03073656Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      SPECIFICATION: 

      AREA MEASUREMENT SPECIFICATIONS

      Area Measurement
      a 12.0 mm (0.472 in.)
      b 8.0 mm (0.315 in.)
      c 85.6 mm (3.370 in.)
    4. Install the back door glass to the vehicle body.
      1. Lightly press the front surface of the glass to ensure that it is securely fit to the vehicle body.
        NOTE:
        • Check that the spacers are attached to the vehicle body correctly.
        • Check that the vehicle body and glass have a small gap between them.
      2. Hold the glass in place securely with protective tape or equivalent until the adhesive hardens.
      NOTE: Do not drive the vehicle for the amount of time written in the table shown in TEMPERATURE SPECIFICATION .

      MINIMUM TIME: 

      TEMPERATURE SPECIFICATIONS

      Temperature Minimum time prior
      to driving vehicle
      35°C (95°F) 1 hour 30 minutes
      20°C (68°F) 5 hours
      5°C (41°F) 24 hours
  10. CHECK FOR LEAKS AND REPAIR 
    1. Conduct a leak test after the adhesive has completely hardened.
    2. Seal any leaks with auto glass sealer.