2005 Lexus ES 330FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Back Window Glass: Replacement

HINT:

Installation is according to the reverse order of the removal.

  1. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSY (See  OVERHAUL  ) 
  2. REMOVE REAR SEAT BACK ASSY (See  OVERHAUL  ) 
  3. REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH 
  4. REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH 
  5. REMOVE ROOF SIDE GARNISH INNER RH (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  6. REMOVE ROOF SIDE GARNISH INNER LH (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  7. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSY (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  8. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSY (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  9. REMOVE CENTER STOP LAMP ASSY (See  LICENSE PLATE LAMP LENS  ) 
  10. REMOVE PACKAGE TRAY TRIM PANEL ASSY (W/O SUN SHADE) (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  11. REMOVE PACKAGE TRAY TRIM PANEL ASSY (W/ SUN SHADE) (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  12. REMOVE PACKAGE TRAY TRIM PANEL ASSY NO.2 (W/ SUN SHADE) 
    1. Remove the package tray trim panel assembly No.2 as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 1: Locating Package Tray Trim Panel Assembly
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  13. REMOVE BACK WINDOW MOULDING OUTSIDE UPPER 
    Fig 2: Cutting Off Moulding Using Knife
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    1. Using a knife, cut off the moulding as shown in the illustration.
      NOTE: Do not damage the body with the knife.
    2. Remove the remaining moulding.

      HINT:

      When removing, make a cut partly, pull and remove it by hand.

  14. REMOVE BACK WINDOW GLASS 

    HINT:

    There is a case where a 1 -piece type and a 2-piece type of stoppers are installed in a vehicle type.

    1. Push a piano wire through between the body and glass from the interior.
    2. Apply protective tape to the outer surface to keep the surface from being scratched.
    3. Tie both wire ends to wooden blocks or similar objects.
      Fig 3: Locating Buck Window Glass
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