Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2005 Scion xA AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Quarter Window ASSY RH: Replacement
HINT:
- The installation procedures are the removal procedures in reverse order. However, only installation procedures requiring additional information are included.
- Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
- A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt table (see SPECIFIED TORQUE FOR STANDARD BOLTS ).
- REMOVE REAR SEAT BACK ASSY LH (See REPLACEMENT )
- REMOVE REAR SEAT BACK ASSY RH (See REPLACEMENT )
- REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION W/COVER PAD SUB-ASSY (See REPLACEMENT )
- REMOVE CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT ANCHOR BRACKET SUB-ASSY RH (See REPLACEMENT )
- REMOVE REAR SEAT BACK HINGE SUB-ASSY RH (See REPLACEMENT )
- REMOVE ROOF SIDE GARNISH INNER RH (See REPLACEMENT
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- Remove the rear door scuff plate.
- Remove the rear door opening trim weatherstrip.
- Remove the tonneau cover.
- Remove the deck board No. 1.
- Remove the deck floor box RH.
- Remove the spare wheel cover.
- Remove the deck trim cover rear.
- Remove the luggage compartment trim hook No. 1.
- Remove the rear seat 3 point type belt outer,
- Remove the deck trim side panel RH.
- Remove the roof side garnish inner RH.
- REMOVE QUARTER WINDOW ASSY RH
- From the interior, insert piano wires between the vehicle body and glass, as shown in the illustration.
- Tie objects that can serve as handles (for example, wooden blocks) to all wire ends.
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HINT: Apply protective tape to the outer surface of the vehicle to prevent its surface from being scratched.
NOTE: When separating the glass from the vehicle, take care not to damage the vehicle's paint and interior/exterior ornaments. - Cut through the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the glass.
- Remove the glass.NOTE: Leave as much adhesive on the body as possible when removing the glass.
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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.
