2009 Toyota Yaris S, 4D HatchbackFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

BACK DOOR GLASS (for Hatchback): Removal

  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
  2. REMOVE REAR SPOILER COVER LH  (See REMOVAL )
  3. REMOVE REAR SPOILER COVER RH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  4. REMOVE REAR SPOILER (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  5. REMOVE CENTER STOP LIGHT COVER  (See REMOVAL )
  6. REMOVE REAR WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  7. REMOVE BACK DOOR GLASS 
    1. Apply protective tape to the outer circumference of the back door glass, as shown in the illustration.
    2. From the interior, insert piano wires between the vehicle body and back door glass, as shown in the illustration.
    3. Tie objects that can serve as handles (for example, wooden blocks) to all wire ends.
      NOTE: When separating the back door glass from the vehicle, do not damage the vehicle's paint or exterior/interior ornaments.
    4. Cut through the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the back door glass.
      Fig 1: Inserting Piano Wires Between Vehicle Body And Back Door Glass
      G04833921Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Disengage the 2 clips.
    6. Using suction cups, remove the back door glass.
      NOTE: Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when removing the back door glass.
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