Toyota Corolla Cross: Installation

INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Procedure		Part Name Code
1	CLEAN QUARTER WINDOW ASSEMBLY	62720A		-	-
2	QUARTER WINDOW ASSEMBLY	62720A		-	-
3	INSPECT FOR LEAK	-		-	-
4	ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH ASSEMBLY LH	62480A	-	-	-
5	DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY	64740C	-	-	-

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

NOTICE:

Make sure to use Toyota Genuine Windshield Glass Adhesive (High Modulus Type) or equivalent.

HINT:

• Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
• The following procedure is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE

1. CLEAN QUARTER WINDOW ASSEMBLY

NOTICE: Do not touch the quarter window assembly surface after cleaning it. Be careful not to damage the quarter window assembly and clips.

(1) Clean the outer circumference of a new quarter window assembly with a non-residue solvent.

2. INSTALL QUARTER WINDOW ASSEMBLY

Adhesive

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(1) Prepare to install the quarter window assembly by the below procedure.

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

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

HINT:

Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible.

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

HINT:

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

3. Using a brush, coat the installation surfaces on the vehicle body with body primer.

NOTICE:

• Do not coat the adhesive with body primer.
• Do not apply too much body primer.
• Allow the body primer to dry for 3 minutes or more.
• Throw away any leftover body primer.

HINT:

If an area other than specified is coated by accident, wipe off the body primer with a clean piece of cloth before it dries.

*a	Back Side of Quarter Window Assembly	-	-
	Glass Primer	-	-

(1) Using a brush or a sponge, apply glass primer to the contact surface of a new quarter window assembly as shown in the illustration.

Standard Dimension:

NOTICE:

• Do not apply too much glass primer.
• Allow the glass primer to dry for 3 minutes or more.
• Throw away any leftover glass primer.

HINT:

If an area other than specified is coated by accident, wipe off the glass primer with a clean piece of cloth before it dries.

*a	Cartridge Nozzle	*b	Back Side of Quarter Window Assembly
	Adhesive	-	-

(1) Prepare to apply adhesive to the quarter window assembly by the below procedure.

Adhesive:

Toyota Genuine Windshield Glass Adhesive (High modulus type) or equivalent

1. Cut off the tip of the cartridge nozzle as shown in the illustration.

Standard Dimension:

2. Load the sealer gun with the cartridge.

(2) Apply adhesive to the quarter window assembly as shown in the illustration.

Standard Dimension:

(1) Install the quarter window assembly to the vehicle body by the below procedure.

1. Using suction cups, engage the clips to install the quarter window assembly.

NOTICE:

• Check that the clips are engaged to the vehicle body correctly.
• Check the clearance between the vehicle body and quarter window assembly.

2. Lightly press the outer surface of the quarter window assembly to ensure that the quarter window assembly is securely fit to the vehicle body.

HINT:

Press the glass with a force of 98 N (10 kgf, 22.0 lbf) or more.

3. Using a scraper, remove any excess or protruding adhesive.

4. Hold the quarter window assembly using protective tape until the applied adhesive becomes hard.

HINT:

Follow the instructions supplied by the adhesive manufacturer or in the corresponding instruction manual for the minimum amount of time necessary to wait before driving the vehicle.

3. INSPECT FOR LEAK

(1) Inspect for leaks by the below procedure.

1. After the adhesive has hardened, apply water from the outside of the vehicle. Check that no water leaks into the cabin.

2. If water leaks into the cabin, allow the water to dry and add adhesive.

3. Remove the protective tape.

4. INSTALL ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH ASSEMBLY LH

5. INSTALL DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY

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