WINDOW / GLASS: BACK WINDOW GLASS: REMOVAL; 2023 - 2025 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback Corolla HV GR Corolla [11/2022

Last Modified: 05-13-2024	6.11:8.1.0	Doc ID: RM1000000028IKO
Model Year Start: 2023	Model: GR Corolla	Prod Date Range: [11/2022 - ]
Title: WINDOW / GLASS: BACK WINDOW GLASS: REMOVAL; 2023 - 2025 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback Corolla HV GR Corolla [11/2022 - ]

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during back window glass sub-assembly removal/installation are shown below.

CAUTION:

Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing.

for TMC Made: Click here

NOTICE:

After the ignition switch is turned off, there may be a waiting time before disconnecting the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.

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HINT:

When the cable is disconnected / reconnected to the auxiliary battery terminal, systems temporarily stop operating. However, each system has a function that completes learning the first time the system is used.

for HV Model:

Learning completes when vehicle is driven

Effect/Inoperative Function When Necessary Procedures are not Performed	Necessary Procedures	Link
Front Camera System	Drive the vehicle straight ahead at 15 km/h (9 mph) or more for 1 second or more.

for Gasoline Model:

Learning completes when vehicle is driven

Effect/Inoperative Function When Necessary Procedures are not Performed	Necessary Procedures	Link
1: for GR Model 2: except GR Model
Front Camera System	Drive the vehicle straight ahead at 35 km/h (22 mph) or more for 5 seconds or more.1 Drive the vehicle straight ahead at 15 km/h (9 mph) or more for 1 second or more.2

Learning completes when vehicle is operated normally

Effect/Inoperative Function When Necessary Procedures are not Performed	Necessary Procedures	Link
*1: for Hatchback
Power Door Lock Control System Back door opener*1	Perform door unlock operation with door control switch or electrical key transmitter sub-assembly switch.

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY

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2. REMOVE CENTER STOP LIGHT SET

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3. REMOVE PACKAGE TRAY TRIM BRACKET LH

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4. REMOVE PACKAGE TRAY TRIM BRACKET RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

5. REMOVE REAR SEAT SHOULDER BELT HOLE COVER

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6. REMOVE PACKAGE TRAY TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY

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7. REMOVE BACK WINDOW GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect each connector.

(b) Apply protective tape to the area around the installation position of the back window glass sub-assembly on the vehicle body to prevent it from being scratched.

Protective Tape

(c) Place matchmarks on the back window glass sub-assembly and vehicle body at the locations indicated in the illustration.

HINT:

Matchmarks are not necessary if the back window glass sub-assembly is not going to be reused.

Matchmark

(d) When using a windshield knife:

(1) Apply soapy water to the area around the adhesive.

(2) Insert a windshield knife into the adhesive between the back window glass sub-assembly and vehicle body.

*a	Windshield Knife
*b	Aligned with Back Window Glass Sub-assembly
	Pull

(3) While keeping the windshield knife perpendicular to the outer surface of the back window glass sub-assembly, cut the adhesive by pulling the windshield knife around the back window glass sub-assembly.

NOTICE:

When separating the back window glass sub-assembly, take care not to damage the paint or interior and exterior ornaments.
When cutting the adhesive, take care not to damage the connectors on the back window glass sub-assembly.
Do not pry the back window glass sub-assembly with the windshield knife.

HINT:

Insert the windshield knife in an area where the gap between back window glass sub-assembly and vehicle body is large.

(e) When using piano wire:

(1) Pass a piano wire between the vehicle body and back window glass sub-assembly from the interior.

*1	Back Window Glass Stopper
*a	Piano Wire

(2) Tie both wire ends to wooden blocks or similar objects that can serve as handles.

(3) Cut off the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the back window glass sub-assembly.

NOTICE:

When separating the back window glass sub-assembly, be careful not to damage the paint or interior and exterior ornaments.
When cutting off the adhesive, take care not to damage the connectors on the back window glass sub-assembly.

(f) Disengage the back window glass stoppers.

*A	for 1-piece Type	*B	for 2-piece Type
*1	No. 1 Back Window Glass Stopper	*2	No. 2 Back Window Glass Stopper

NOTICE:

The No. 1 back window glass stoppers and No. 2 back window glass stoppers are installed to the back window glass sub-assembly as shown in the illustration. Be careful not to damage the back window glass sub-assembly when cutting the adhesive.
To prevent the back window glass sub-assembly from falling when performing this operation, be sure to hold the back window glass sub-assembly using suction cups.

HINT:

Depending on the vehicle, either 1-piece type or 2-piece type stoppers may be present.

(g) Using suction cups, remove the back window glass sub-assembly.

NOTICE:

Be careful not to drop the back window glass sub-assembly.
Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when removing the back window glass sub-assembly.

8. REMOVE BACK WINDOW GLASS ADHESIVE DAM

(a) When reusing the back window glass:

(1) Using a scraper, remove the 2 back window glass adhesive dams.

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the back window glass.
Be sure to replace the back window glass adhesive dams with new ones.

Back Side

9. REMOVE NO. 1 BACK WINDOW GLASS STOPPER (for 1-piece Type)

(a) When reusing the back window glass:

(1) Using a scraper, remove the 2 No. 1 back window glass stoppers.

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the back window glass.
Be sure to replace the 1-piece type No. 1 back window glass stoppers with new 2-piece type No. 1 and No. 2 back window glass stoppers.

Back Side

10. REMOVE NO. 2 BACK WINDOW GLASS STOPPER (for 2-piece Type)

(a) When reusing the back window glass:

(1) Using a scraper, remove the 2 No. 2 back window glass stoppers.

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the back window glass.
Be sure to replace the No. 2 back window glass stoppers with new ones.

Back Side

11. REMOVE NO. 1 BACK WINDOW GLASS STOPPER (for 2-piece Type)

(a) Remove the 2 No. 1 back window glass stoppers.

NOTICE:

Be sure to replace the No. 1 back window glass stoppers with new ones.

12. CLEAN BACK WINDOW GLASS

(a) When reusing the back window glass:

(1) Using a scraper, remove any remaining adhesive dam and adhesive residue from the back window glass.

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the back window glass.

(2) Clean the outer circumference of the back window glass with a non-residue solvent.

NOTICE:

Do not touch the back window glass surface after cleaning it.
Even if using a new back window glass, clean it with a non-residue solvent.

13. CLEAN VEHICLE BODY

(a) Clean and shape the contact surface of the vehicle body.

(1) Using a knife, cut away excess adhesive on the contact surface of the vehicle body as shown in the illustration.

*a	Vehicle Body
	Adhesive

Standard Dimension:

Area	Dimension
a	1.0 mm (0.0394 in.) or more

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

HINT:

Leave approximately 1.0 mm (0.0394 in.) of adhesive on the vehicle body.

(2) Clean the contact surface of the vehicle body with a piece of cloth saturated with non-residue solvent.

HINT:

Even if all of the adhesive has been removed, clean the vehicle body.