2008 Lexus SC 430FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Quarter Window Glass: Installation

HINT:

  • Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
  • The procedures listed below are for the RH side.
  • A bolt without a torque specification is shown in STANDARD MEASUREMENT  .
  1. INSTALL QUARTER WINDOW ASSEMBLY RH 
    1. Install the quarter window.
      1. When using a new regulator:

        Install the 3 nuts. Tighten the nuts as much as possible by hand.

        Fig 1: Identifying Quarter Window Assembly RH
        G05293540Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      2. When reusing the regulator:

        Align the matchmarks and tighten the 3 nuts.

        Torque: 8.0 N*m (82 kgf*cm, 71 in.*lbf) 

  2. INSTALL POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MOTOR ASSEMBLY RH 
    1. Install the power window regulator and regulator base plate with the 2 screws.
  3. INSTALL QUARTER WINDOW STOP 
    1. Install the 2 quarter window stops with the 2 bolts. Tighten the bolts as much as possible by hand.
      Fig 2: Identifying Matchmarks On Regulator
      G05293541Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. INSTALL QUARTER WINDOW ASSEMBLY RH 
    1. Install the quarter window to the vehicle body.
      1. Loosely install the regulator's 2 bolts and nut.
      2. Tighten the motor's 3 nuts.

        Torque: 5.5 N*m (56 kgf*cm, 49 in.*lbf) 

  5. ADJUST QUARTER WINDOW ASSEMBLY RH (See  ADJUSTMENT   ) 
  6. INSTALL REAR SPEAKER ASSEMBLY (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  7. INSTALL QUARTER TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY FRONT RH 
    1. Install the front part of the luggage compartment door wetherstrip with 3 clips.
    Fig 3: Identifying Quarter Trim Panel Front RH
    G00468382Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. INSTALL QUARTER BELT MOULDING RH 
    1. Install the quarter belt moulding RH.
    2. Fig 4: Identifying Quarter Belt Moulding RH
      G05293532Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. INSTALL CENTER PILLAR UPPER END WEATHERSTRIP RH 
    1. Install the center pillar upper end weatherstrip RH with the 4 clips.
    2. Fig 5: Identifying Weatherstrip And Clips
      G05293531Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. REMOVE QUARTER TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY FRONT RH 
    1. Install the quarter trim panel assembly RH with the 4 clips.
    Fig 6: Identifying Clips Labeled A And Clips Labeled B
    G05294311Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. INSTALL DOOR SCUFF PLATE ASSEMBLY RH (See  REASSEMBLY  ). 
  12. INSTALL REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY (See  INSTALLATION  ). 
  13. INSTALL REAR SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY(See  INSTALLATION  ). 
  14. INSTALL REAR SEAT HEADREST PLATE (See  INSTALLATION  ). 
  15. INSTALL WIND DEFLECTOR BOARD ASSEMBLE (See  INSTALLATION  ). 
  16. INSTALL REAR SEAT HEADREST PLATE COVER (See  INSTALLATION  ). 
  17. INSTALL REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLE (See  INSTALLATION  ). 
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When to See a Mechanic

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.