Tacoma 2WD V6-4.0L (1GR-FE) (2006)
Quarter Window Glass: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE REAR ACCESS PANEL WEATHERSTRIP
2. REMOVE LAP BELT OUTER ANCHOR COVER
3. REMOVE REAR DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY
4. REMOVE REAR DOOR GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY
a. Apply protective tape to the outer circumference of the quarter window, as shown in the illustration.
b. From the interior, insert piano wires between the vehicle body and quarter window, as shown in the illustration.
c. When separating the quarter window from the vehicle, be careful not to damage the vehicle's paint or exterior/interior ornaments.
NOTE: When separating the quarter window from the vehicle, be careful not to damage the vehicle's paint or exterior/interior ornaments.
d. Cut through the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the quarter window.
INSTALLATION
1. CLEAN VEHICLE BODY
a. Clean and shape the contact surface of the vehicle body.
1. Using a knife, cut away any rough adhesive on the contact surface of the vehicle body to ensure the appropriate surface shape.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
HINT: Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible.
2. Clean the contact surface of the vehicle body with a shop rag saturated with cleaner.
HINT: Even if all the adhesive has been removed, clean the vehicle body.