2008 Lexus IS FFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Back Window Glass: Installation

  1. INSTALL NO. 2 BACK WINDOW GLASS STOPPER (for 2-piece Type) 
    1. Using a brush or sponge, coat the application area of the No 2 back window glass stoppers with Primer G.
      NOTE:
      • Do not apply too much primer.
      • Allow the primer coating to dry for 3 minutes or more.
      • Do not keep any of the opened Primer G for later use.

      HINT

      If an area other than specified is coated by accident, wipe off the primer with a clean piece of cloth before it dries.

    2. Install 2 new No 2 back window glass stoppers onto the back window glass, as shown in the illustration
      Fig 1: Identifying No 2 Back Window Glass Stoppers Onto Back Window Glass
      G05755838Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Standard Dimension 

      STANDARD DIMENSION

      Area Dimension
      A 40.0 mm (1.575 in.)
      B 17.0 mm (0.669 in.)

      HINT:

      Only 2-piece type No. 2 back window glass stoppers are supplied. Use the 2-piece type stoppers even if a 1-piece type was used.

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

      HINT:

      Only 2-piece type No. 1 back window glass stoppers are supplied. Use the 2-piece type stoppers even if a 1-piece type was used.

      Fig 2: Identifying No. 1 Back Window Glass Stoppers To Vehicle Body
      G05755835Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSTALL BACK WINDOW GLASS DAM 
    1. Using a brush or sponge, coat the application area of back window glass dam with Primer G.
      NOTE:
      • Allow the primer coating to dry for 3 minutes or more.
      • Do not apply too much primer.
    2. Install a new dam, applying double-sided tape all the way around the glass except where the dam is installed, as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 3: Identifying Dam Line
      G05755840Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Standard Dimension 

      STANDARD DIMENSION

      Area Dimension
      a 1.5 mm (0.0591 in.)
      NOTE:
      • Do not apply too much primer.
      • Allow the primer coating to dry for 3 minutes or more.
      • Do not keep any of the opened Primer G for later use.

      HINT.

      If an area other than specified is coated by accident, wipe off the primer with a clean piece of cloth before it dries

  4. INSTALL NO. 1 BACK WINDOW MOLDING 
    1. Using a brush or sponge, coat the application area of No 1 back window molding with Primer G.
      NOTE:
      • Allow the primer to dry for 3 minutes or more.
      • Do not keep any of the opened Primer G for later use.
      • Do not apply too much primer.

      HINT:

      If an area other than specified is coated by accident, wipe off the primer with a clean piece of cloth before it dries.

    2. Install a new molding onto the back window glass as shown in the illustration.
      NOTE: Align the joint of the new molding with the ceramic notch.
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