2008 Toyota Land CruiserFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Back Window Glass: Installation

  1. CLEAN BACK DOOR GLASS 
    1. Using a scraper, remove the damaged clips and spacers, adhesive sticking to the glass.
    2. Clean the outer circumference of the glass with non-residue solvent.
      NOTE:
      • Do not touch the glass surface after cleaning it.
      • Be careful not to damage the glass.
      • Even if using new glass, clean the glass with non-residue solvent.
        Fig 1: Cleaning Back Door Glass
        G05636417Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL BACK WINDOW GLASS CLIP RH 
    1. Apply Primer G to the glass where the clip will be installed.

      HINT:

      If the primer is applied to an area that is not specified, apply non-residue solvent to a clean cloth and wipe off the excess primer before it dries.

    2. Remove the peeling paper from a new clip. Install a clip onto the glass as shown in the illustration.
      NOTE:
      • Allow the primer to dry for 3 minutes or more.
      • Throw away any leftover primer.
      • Do not apply too much primer.
  3. INSTALL BACK WINDOW GLASS CLIP LH 
    1. Apply Primer G to the glass where the clip will be installed.

      HINT:

      If the primer is applied to an area that is not specified, apply non-residue solvent to a clean cloth and wipe off the excess primer before it dries.

      Fig 2: Identifying Marking For Clip Pasting
      G05636418Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the peeling paper from a new clip. Install a clip onto the glass as shown in the illustration.
      NOTE:
      • Allow the primer to dry for 3 minutes or more.
      • Throw away any leftover primer.
      • Do not apply too much primer.
  4. INSTALL NO. 1 BACK WINDOW GLASS SPACER 
    1. Apply Primer G to the glass where the spacer will be installed.
      Fig 3: Identifying Marking For Clip Pasting
      G05636419Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT:

      If the primer is applied to an area that is not specified, apply non-residue solvent to a clean cloth and wipe off the excess primer before it dries.

    2. Remove the peeling paper from a new spacer. Install a spacer onto the glass as shown in the illustration.
      NOTE:
      • Allow the primer to dry for 3 minutes or more.
      • Throw away any leftover primer.
      • Do not apply too much primer.
        Fig 4: Identifying Marking For Spacer Pasting
        G05636420Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. INSTALL NO. 2 BACK WINDOW GLASS SPACER 
    1. Apply Primer G to the glass where the spacer will be installed.

      HINT:

      If the primer is applied to an area that is not specified, apply non-residue solvent to a clean cloth and wipe off the excess primer before it dries.

    2. Remove the peeling paper from a new spacer. Install a spacer onto the glass as shown in the illustration.
      NOTE:
      • Allow the primer to dry for 3 minutes or more.
      • Throw away any leftover primer.
      • Do not apply too much primer.
        Fig 5: Identifying Marking For Spacer Pasting
        G05636421Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. INSTALL BACK WINDOW OUTSIDE MOULDING 
    1. Using a brush or sponge, coat the application area of the back window glass outside moulding with Primer G.

      Standard 

      STANDARD SPECIFICATION

      Area Specified Condition
      a 13.0 mm (0.512 in.)
      NOTE:
      • Allow the primer to dry for 3 minutes or more.
      • Throw away any leftover primer.
      • Do not apply too much primer.

      HINT:

      If the primer is applied to an area that is not specified, apply non-residue solvent to a clean cloth and wipe off the excess primer before it dries.

      Fig 6: Identifying Back Window Outside Moulding
      G05636422Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the peeling paper from 2 new back window outside mouldings. Install the 2 mouldings as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 7: Identifying Back Window Outside Mouldings
      G05636423Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Standard 

      STANDARD SPECIFICATION

      Area Specified Condition
      a 1.5 mm (0.0591 in.)
      b 1.0 mm (0.0394 in.)
      c 11.0 mm (0.433 in.)
  7. INSTALL BACK WINDOW GLASS 
    1. Using a brush or sponge, apply Primer M to the exposed part of the vehicle body.
      NOTE:
      • Allow the primer to dry for 3 minutes or more.
      • Do not apply primer to the adhesive.
      • Throw away any leftover primer.
      • Do not apply too much primer.
    2. Using a brush or sponge, apply Primer G to the contact surface of the back window glass.
      Fig 8: Applying Primer G To Contact Surface Of Back Window Glass
      G05636424Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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