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Removal [08/2013 - ]

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  1. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [08/2013 - ]

  2. DISCONNECT REAR SEAT 3 POINT TYPE OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY LH  . Refer to REMOVAL [08/2013 - ] - Step 6
  3. DISCONNECT REAR SEAT 3 POINT TYPE OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY RH  . Refer to REMOVAL [08/2013 - ] - Step 7
  4. REMOVE CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT ANCHOR BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY LH  . Refer to REMOVAL [08/2013 - ] - Step 2
  5. DISCONNECT REAR SEAT INNER WITH CENTER BELT ASSEMBLY LH  . Refer to REMOVAL [08/2013 - ] - Step 9
  6. REMOVE CENTER STOP LIGHT SET  . Refer to REMOVAL [08/2013 - ] - Step 1
  7. REMOVE REAR SEAT SHOULDER BELT HOLE COVER  . Refer to REMOVAL [08/2013 - ] - Step 13
  8. REMOVE CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT TETHER ANCHOR COVER  . Refer to REMOVAL [08/2013 - ] - Step 14
  9. REMOVE PACKAGE TRAY TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY (w/o Rear Sunshade)  . Refer to REMOVAL [08/2013 - ] - Step 15
  10. REMOVE PACKAGE TRAY TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY (w/ Rear Sunshade)  . Refer to REMOVAL [08/2013 - ] - Step 16
  11. REMOVE NO. 2 PACKAGE TRAY TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY (w/ Rear Sunshade)  . Refer to REMOVAL [08/2013 - ] - Step 15
  12. REMOVE BACK WINDOW GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect each connector.
    2. Using a knife, cut off the back window outside molding as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 1: Back Window Outside Molding Cut Off Mark
      GTY420192Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *a Cut Off
    3. Apply protective tape to the area around the installation position of the back window glass sub-assembly on the vehicle body to prevent it from being scratched.
      Fig 2: Protective Tape On Back Window Glass Sub-Assembly
      GTY414546Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Protective Tape
    4. Place matchmarks on the back window glass sub-assembly and vehicle body on the locations indicated in the illustration.
      Fig 3: Identifying Matchmarks On Back Window Glass Sub-Assembly
      GTY412240Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Matchmark

      HINT: 

      Matchmarks are not needed to be placed if the back window glass sub-assembly will not be reused.

    5. Pass a piano wire between the vehicle body and back window glass sub-assembly from the interior.
      Fig 4: Identifying Piano Wire Method To Cut Adhesive
      GTY417365Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Back Window Glass Stopper
      *2 Window Defogger Connector
      *3 Radio Antenna Connector
      *4 Piano Wire
    6. Tie both wire ends to wooden blocks or similar objects.
    7. Cut off the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the back window glass sub-assembly.
      NOTE:

      When separating the back window glass sub-assembly, take care not to damage the paint or interior and exterior ornaments.

    8. Disconnect the back window glass stoppers.
      Fig 5: Identifying Back Window Glass Stoppers
      GTY403377Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *A for 1-piece Type *B for 2-piece Type
      *1 No. 1 Back Window Glass Stopper *2 No. 2 Back Window Glass Stopper
      NOTE:
      • The No. 1 Back Window Glass Stoppers and No. 2 Back Window Glass Stoppers are installed on the back window glass sub-assembly as shown in the illustration. Be careful not to damage the back window glass sub-assembly when cutting off the adhesive.
      • To prevent the back window glass sub-assembly from falling when performing this operation, be sure to hold the back window glass sub-assembly using suction cups.

      HINT: 

      Depending on the vehicle, either 1-piece type or 2-piece type stoppers may be present.

    9. Using suction cups, remove the back window glass sub-assembly.
      NOTE:
      • Be careful not to drop the back window glass sub-assembly.
      • Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when removing the back window glass sub-assembly.
  13. REMOVE BACK WINDOW GLASS ADHESIVE DAM 
    1. When reusing the back window glass:
      1. Using a scraper, remove the back window glass adhesive dam from the back side of the back window glass.
        Fig 6: Identifying Back Window Glass Adhesive Dam
        GTY411269Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

        *A Back Side
        NOTE:
        • Be careful not to damage the back window glass.
        • Be sure to replace the back window glass adhesive dam with a new one.
  14. REMOVE BACK WINDOW OUTSIDE MOLDING 
    1. When reusing the back window glass:
      1. Using a scraper, remove the back window outside molding from the back side of the back window glass.
        Fig 7: Identifying Back Window Outside Molding
        GTY419148Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

        *A Back Side
        NOTE:
        • Be careful not to damage the back window glass.
        • Be sure to replace the back window outside molding with a new one.
  15. REMOVE NO. 1 BACK WINDOW GLASS STOPPER (for 1-piece Type) 
    1. When reusing the back window glass:
      1. Using a scraper, remove the 2 No. 1 back window glass stoppers from the back side of the back window glass.
        Fig 8: Identifying Back Window Glass Stoppers
        GTY406378Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

        *A Back Side
        NOTE:
        • Be careful not to damage the back window glass.
        • Be sure to replace the 1-piece type No. 1 back window glass stoppers with new 2-piece type No. 1 and No. 2 back window glass stoppers.
  16. REMOVE NO. 2 BACK WINDOW GLASS STOPPER (for 2-piece Type) 
    1. When reusing the back window glass:
      1. Using a scraper, remove the 2 No. 2 back window glass stoppers from the back side of the back window glass.
        Fig 9: Identifying Back Window Glass Stoppers
        GTY406378Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

        *A Back Side
        NOTE:
        • Be careful not to damage the back window glass.
        • Be sure to replace the No. 2 back window glass stoppers with new ones.
  17. REMOVE NO. 1 BACK WINDOW GLASS STOPPER (for 2-piece Type) 
    1. Remove the 2 No. 1 back window glass stoppers.
      Fig 10: Identifying No. 1 Back Window Glass Stopper (For 2-Piece Type)
      GTY417411Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:

      Be sure to replace the No. 1 back window glass stoppers with new ones.

  18. CLEAN BACK WINDOW GLASS 
    1. Using a scraper, remove any remaining adhesive dam and adhesive residue from the back window glass.
      NOTE:

      Be careful not to damage the back window glass.

    2. Clean the outer circumference of the back window glass with a non-residue solvent.
      Fig 11: Cleaning Adhesive From Back Window Glass
      GTY265545Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:
      • Do not touch the glass surface after cleaning it.
      • Be careful not to damage the back window glass.
      • Even if using a new back window glass, clean it with a non-residue solvent.
  19. CLEAN VEHICLE BODY 
    1. Clean and shape the contact surface of the vehicle body.
      Fig 12: Adhesive Contact Surface
      GTY410403Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Adhesive
      *2 Vehicle Body
      1. Using a knife, cut away excess adhesive on the contact surface of the vehicle body as shown in the illustration.
        NOTE:

        Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

        HINT: 

        Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible.

      2. Clean the contact surface of the vehicle body with a piece of cloth saturated with non-residue solvent.

        HINT: 

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