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Installation [09/2014 - 10/2015]: Procedure

  1. INSTALL NO. 1 BACK WINDOW GLASS STOPPER 
    1. Install 2 new No. 1 back window glass stoppers to the vehicle body as shown in the illustration.

      HINT: 

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

  2. INSTALL NO. 2 BACK WINDOW GLASS STOPPER 
    1. Using a brush or sponge, apply Primer G to the contact surface of the No. 2 back window glass stopper.
      NOTE:
      • Allow the primer to dry for 3 minutes or more.
      • Throw away any leftover primer.
      • Do not apply too much primer.
    2. Install the 2 new No. 2 back window glass stoppers onto the back window glass as shown in the illustration.
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      *1 Ceramic Notch *2 Ceramic Line
      *3 Back Window Glass - -
      *a Back Side - -

      Standard

      Area Specified Condition
      a 40.0 mm (1.57 in.)
      b 14.7 mm (0.579 in.)
  3. INSTALL BACK WINDOW OUTSIDE MOLDING 
    1. Using a brush or sponge, apply Primer G to the contact surface of the back window outside molding.
      NOTE:
      • Allow the primer to dry for 3 minutes or more.
      • Throw away any leftover primer.
      • Do not apply too much primer.
    2. Install the back window outside molding, as shown in the illustration.
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      *a Backside

      Standard

      Area Specified Condition
      a 7.9 mm (0.311 in.)
  4. INSTALL BACK WINDOW GLASS DAM KIT 
    1. Apply Primer G to the glass where the back window glass dam kit will be installed.
      NOTE:
      • Allow the primer to dry for 3 minutes or more.
      • Throw away any leftover primer.
      • Do not apply too much primer.
    2. Remove the peeling paper from the adhesive part of the dam kit. Install the back window glass dam kit (adhesive side) to the glass (Primer G area), but exclude the area above the notches on the upper part of the glass.
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      *1 Ceramic Notch - -
      *a Backside - -

      Standard

      Area Specified Condition
      a 11.0 mm (0.433 in.)
  5. INSTALL BACK WINDOW GLASS 
    1. Position the glass.
      1. Using suction cups, place the glass in the correct position.
      2. Check that the entire contact surface of the glass rim is perfectly even.
      3. Place matchmarks on the glass and vehicle body on the locations indicated in the illustration.
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        *1 Matchmark
        NOTE:

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

        HINT: 

        • Placing matchmarks is only necessary when installing new glass. If it is the reused glass, matchmarks should already be present.
        • When reusing the glass, check and correct the matchmark positions.
      4. Using suction cups, remove the glass.
    2. Using a brush or sponge, apply Primer G to the contact surface of the glass.
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      *1 Primer G - -
      *a Backside - -

      Standard

      Area Specified Condition
      a 17.0 mm (0.669 in.)
      b 14.7 mm (0.579 in.)
      c 11.0 mm (0.433 in.)
      d 19.0 mm (0.748 in.)

      HINT: 

      If the primer is applied to an area that is not specified, apply non-residue solvent to a clean cloth and wipe off the excess primer before it dries.

    3. Apply adhesive to the glass.

      Adhesive

      Toyota Genuine Windshield Glass Adhesive or equivalent

      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 written in the table below.

        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. Apply adhesive to the glass as shown in the illustration.
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        *1 Adhesive *2 Adhesive Center Line
        *a Backside - -

        Standard

        Area Specified Condition
        a 10.0 mm (0.394 in.)
        b 20.0 mm (0.784 in.)
        c 8.0 mm (0.315 in.)
        d 4.0 mm (0.157 in.)
    4. Install the glass to the vehicle body.
      1. Using suction cups, position the glass so that the matchmarks are aligned. Press it in gently along the rim.
        NOTE:
        • Check that the stoppers 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 below.

        Minimum Time

        Temperature Minimum Time 1 hour 30 minutes Prior to Driving Vehicle
        35°C (95°F) 15 minutes
        20°C (68°F) 5 hours
        5°C (41°F) 8 hours
      3. Connect the connectors.
  6. CHECK FOR LEAKS AND REPAIR 
    1. Conduct a leak test after the adhesive has completely hardened.
    2. Seal any leaks with auto glass sealer.
  7. INSTALL AMPLIFIER ANTENNA ASSEMBLY 

    (Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 )

  8. INSTALL ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY 

    (Refer to INSTALLATION [09/2014 - 10/2015] )

  9. INSTALL NO. 2 PACKAGE TRAY TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY (w/ Rear Sunshade) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  10. INSTALL PACKAGE TRAY TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  11. INSTALL ROOF DRIP SIDE CENTER FINISH MOLDING LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  12. INSTALL ROOF DRIP SIDE CENTER FINISH MOLDING RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.