Quarter Window Glass Removal

Fully tilt the seatback forward.

Remove the screw.

Pull the bracket cover in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration to detach the claw and remove the bracket cover.

Remove the 2 bolts.

Unlock the seat legs by horizontally pulling the release band. Then remove the seat.

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the vehicle body,

Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 claws.

HINT:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

Using a clip remover, detach the 6 clips and remove the scuff plate.

Partially remove the rear No. 1 seat belt outer RH.

HINT:

Only remove the 2 bolts, floor anchor (Toyota Fortuner RM000001G5E001X_02_0008.html) and shoulder anchor (Toyota Fortuner RM000001G5E001X_02_0008.html).

Partially remove the rear No. 2 seat belt outer RH.

HINT:

Only remove the 2 bolts, floor anchor (Toyota Fortuner RM000001G5E001X_02_0012.html) and shoulder anchor (Toyota Fortuner RM000001G5E001X_02_0012.html).

Disconnect the rear No. 1 seat belt outer anchor.

1. Detach the 2 claws and remove the lap belt outer anchor cover.
   

2. Remove the bolt and disconnect the anchor.
   

Disconnect the rear No. 2 seat belt outer anchor.

1. Detach the 2 claws and remove the lap belt outer anchor cover.
   

2. Remove the bolt and disconnect the anchor.
   

Remove the screw and quarter trim hook.

Using a clip remover, remove the clip labeled A.

Using a screwdriver, detach the 6 claws.

HINT:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

Using a clip remover, detach the 10 clips and remove the trim board.

Disconnect the cooler control switch connector.

Remove the 2 belt hangers.

Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 claws and pry out the 2 assist grip plugs.

HINT:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

Remove the 2 screws and assist grip.

Using a screwdriver wrapped with protective tape, detach the 4 claws and remove the lens.

HINT:

Protective tape the screwdriver tip before use.

Remove the 2 screws and room light.

Disconnect the light connector.

Partially remove the roof headlining (Toyota Fortuner RM000001JVR002X_01_0042.html).

HINT:

It is not necessary to completely remove the roof headlining. Slightly lower the rear section of the roof headlining so that the quarter window glass can be removed.

Using a knife, cut off the moulding as shown in the illustration.

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

Remove the remaining moulding.

HINT:

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

Disconnect the connector.

From the interior, insert a piano wire between the vehicle body and the quarter window glass as shown in the illustration.

Tie objects that can serve as handles (for example, wooden blocks) to both wire ends.

Cut through the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the quarter window glass.

NOTICE:

Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when removing the quarter window glass.

Using suction cups, remove the quarter window glass.

Remove the spacer from the vehicle body.

Clean the outer edges of the glass with non-residue solvent.

NOTICE:

1. Do not touch the glass surface after cleaning it.
   
2. Be careful not to damage the glass.
   
3. Even if using new glass, clean the glass with non-residue solvent.
   

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 the illustration.
   

   HINT:

   Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible.

   NOTICE:

   Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

2. Clean the contact surface of the vehicle body with cleaner.
   

   HINT:

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