2008 Lexus SC 430FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Back Window Glass: Removal

  1. REMOVE ROOF SIDE GARNISH INNER RH (See  DISASSEMBLY  ) 
  2. REMOVE ROOF SIDE GARNISH INNER LH (See  DISASSEMBLY  ) 
  3. REMOVE REAR ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY (See  DISASSEMBLY  ) 
  4. REMOVE BACK WINDOW OUTSIDE MOULDING 
    1. Using a knife, cut through the moulding as shown in the illustration.
      NOTE: Be careful not to damage the vehicle body with the knife,
    2. Remove the remaining moulding.

      HINT:

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

      Fig 1: Identifying Cutting Area Of Back Window Outside Moulding
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  5. REMOVE BACK WINDOW GLASS 
    1. Remove the 2 nuts.
      Fig 2: Identifying Back Window Glass Nuts
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    2. From the interior, insert a piano wire between the vehicle body and glass as shown in the illustration.
    3. Tie objects that can serve as handles (for example, wood-en blocks) to both wire ends.
      NOTE: When separating the glass from the vehicle, be care-ful mot to damage the vehicle's paint or interior/exteri-or ornaments.

      HINT:

      Apply protective tape to the outer surface of the vehicle body to prevent its surface from being scratched.

    4. Cut through the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the glass.
      5. Fig 3: Identifying Piano Wire, Clip And Spacer
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    5. Using a suction cup, remove the glass.
      NOTE: Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when removing the glass.
  6. REMOVE BACK WINDOW PACKING 
    1. Remove the back window packing.
      Fig 4: Identifying Back Window Packing
      G05293487Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. CLEAN BACK WINDOW GLASS 
    1. Using a scraper, remove the damaged dams and adhesive sticking to the glass.
      2. Fig 5: Identifying Damaged Dams And Adhesive Sticking To Glass
      G05293488Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Clean the outer edges of the glass with a non-residve solvent.
      NOTE:
      • Do not touch the glass surface after cleaning it.
      • Even if using new glass, clean it with a non-residve solvent.
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.