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Quarter Window Assembly LH: Replacement

HINT:

  1. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SEAT ASSY (W/O REAR NO. 2 SEAT) (See  OVERHAUL  ) 
  2. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  3. REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  4. REMOVE TONNEAU COVER ASSY (W/ TONNEAU COVER) (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  5. REMOVE DECK BOARD SUB-ASSY NO. 2 (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  6. REMOVE DECK BOARD SUB-ASSY NO. 3 (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  7. REMOVE DECK BOARD SUB-ASSY (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  8. REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOX REAR (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  9. REMOVE DECK SIDE TRIM BOX LH (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  10. REMOVE DECK SIDE TRIM BOX RH (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  11. REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOX FRONT (W/O REAR NO. 2 SEAT) (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  12. REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  13. REMOVE DECK BOARD BRACKET REINFORCEMENT (W/ REAR NO. 2 SEAT) (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  14. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SEAT ASSY (W/ REAR NO. 2 SEAT) (See  OVERHAUL  ) 
  15. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SEAT BELT ASSY OUTER LH (See  REAR SEAT  ) 
  16. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SEAT BELT ASSY OUTER LH (W/ REAR NO. 2 SEAT) (See  REAR SEAT  ) 
  17. REMOVE DECK SIDE TRIM COVER LH (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  18. REMOVE REAR COMBINATION LAMP SERVICE COVER LH (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  19. REMOVE ROPE HOOK (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  20. REMOVE REAR SEAT TRACK COVER LH (W/ REAR NO.2 SEAT) (See  OVERHAUL  ) 
  21. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSY LH (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  22. REMOVE QUARTER PILLAR GARNISH LH (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  23. REMOVE ROOF SIDE RAIL GARNISH SUB-ASSY LH (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  24. REMOVE ROOF SIDE GARNISH ASSY INNER LH (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  25. REMOVE QUARTER WINDOW ASSY LH 
    1. Using a knife, cut off the moulding, as shown in the illustration.
      NOTE: Be careful not to damage the vehicle body with the knife.
    2. Disconnect the connector.
    3. Remove the remaining moulding.

      HINT:

      Make a partial cut in the moulding. Then, pull and remove it by hand.

      Fig 1: Cutting Moulding Using Knife
      G03034759Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. From the interior, insert piano wires between the vehicle body and glass, as shown in the illustration.
    5. Tie object that can serve as handles (for example, wooden blocks) to all wire ends.

      HINT:

      Apply protective tape to the outer surface of the vehicle body to prevent its surface from being scratched.

      NOTE: When separating the glass from the vehicle, be careful not to damage the vehicle's paint or interior/exterior ornaments.
    6. Cut through the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the glass.
    7. Using a suction cup, remove the glass.
    NOTE: Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when removing the glass.
    Fig 2: Cutting Adhesive By Pulling Piano Wire Around Glass
    G03034760Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  26. INSTALL QUARTER WINDOW GLASS SPACER 
    1. Clean the installation area.
    2. Install new spacers onto the glass.
  27. INSTALL QUARTER WINDOW ASSY 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.
        NOTE: Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
        Fig 3: Cleaning And Shaping Contact Surface Of Vehicle Body
        G03034761Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

        HINT:

        Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible.

      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 on the vehicle side with Primer M.
      NOTE:
      • Allow the primer coating to dry for 3 minutes or more.
      • Do not coat the adhesive with Primer M.
      • Throw away any leftover Primer M.
      • Do not apply too much Primer M.
    3. Using brush or sponge, coat the edge of the glass and the contact surface with Primer G.
      Fig 4: Coating Exposed Part Of Vehicle Body On Vehicle Side
      G03034762Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT:

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

      NOTE:
      • Allow the primer coating to dry for 3 minutes or more.
      • Throw away any leftover Primer G.
      • Do not apply too much Primer G.
    4. Apply adhesive.
      1. Adhesive: Part No. 08850-00801 or equivalent 
      Fig 5: Applying Adhesive
      G03034763Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      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.

        Usage time frame: 

        USAGE TIME FRAME

        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. Coat the glass with adhesive, as shown in the illustration.

      Specification: 

      SPECIFICATION MEASUREMENT

      Area Measurement
      a 8 mm (0.31 in.)
      b 6 mm (0.24 in.)
      c 5 mm (0.20 in.)
      d 2 mm (0.08 in.)
      e 4 mm (0.16 in.)
    5. Install the quarter window to the vehicle body.
      1. Hold the quarter window in place securely with protective tape or equivalent until the adhesive hardens.
        NOTE:
        • Allow the primer coating to dry for 3 minutes or more.
        • 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. Lightly press the front surface of the glass to ensure that the glass is securely fit to the vehicle body.
    NOTE: Do not drive the vehicle for the amount of time described in the table below.

    Minimum time: 

    TEMPERATURE SPECIFICATION

    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
  28. CHECK FOR LEAKS AND REPAIR 
    1. Conduct a leak test after the adhesive has completely hardened.
    2. Seal any leaks with auto glass sealer.