Back Window Glass (For Single Cab) Removal

for Bench Seat Type:
Remove the front seat assembly (HILUX_TGN26 RM000000Z9000EX.html).

for Separate Seat Type:
Remove the front seat assembly (HILUX_TGN26 RM000000Z8U08XX.html).

Put protective tape around the front door scuff plate.

Using a moulding remover, detach the 7 claws and 3 clips, and remove the front door scuff plate.

Partially remove the front door opening trim LH so that the lower quarter trim panel LH and quarter inside trim board LH can be removed (HILUX_TGN26 RM00000148O00YX_01_0004.html).

Detach the 4 claws and 5 clips and remove the upper back panel garnish.

Detach the claw and 3 clips and remove the lower quarter trim panel.

Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws and open the rear seat belt shoulder anchor cover.

HINT:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

Remove the bolt and disconnect the rear seat belt shoulder anchor.

Detach the 4 clips and remove the quarter inside trim board.

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 remove the No. 1 room light assembly.

Disconnect the connector.

Detach the guide.

Remove the 2 screws and visor.

Remove the screw.

Detach the 2 claws and remove the visor holder.

Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 claws and open the 2 covers.

HINT:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

Remove the 2 screws and assist grip.

Partially remove the roof headlining.

HINT:

It is not necessary to completely remove the roof headlining. Slightly lower the front section of the roof headlining so that the back window glass can be removed in a later step (HILUX_TGN26 RM00000148O00YX_01_0023.html).

Apply protective tape to the outer surface of the vehicle body to prevent scratches.

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

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

NOTICE:

When separating the back window glass from the vehicle, be careful not to damage the vehicle's paint or interior/exterior ornaments.

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

NOTICE:

Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when cutting through the adhesive.

Using suction cups, remove the back window glass.

Using a scraper, remove the stoppers, spacers, moulding and adhesive sticking to the back window glass.

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

NOTICE:

1. Do not touch the back window glass surface after cleaning it.
   
2. Even if using new back window glass, clean it with non-residue solvent.
   

Using a scraper, remove the 2 No. 1 back window glass stoppers from the vehicle body.

Clean and shape the contact surface of the vehicle body.

1. Use a knife to cut away excess adhesive on the contact surface of the vehicle body as shown in the illustration.
   

   NOTICE:

   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 cleaner.
   

   NOTICE:

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

   Text in Illustration

   *1	Adhesive
   *2	Vehicle Body