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How do I remove the rear quarter window on an access cab?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by gavia, Aug 16, 2021.

  1. Aug 16, 2021 at 11:50 AM
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    gavia

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    I'm curious as to how one would remove the rear quarter windows on an access cab. Does anyone have any helpful resources? I looked on google, youtube, and searched this forum, and came up short. Thanks in advance.
     
  2. Aug 16, 2021 at 11:55 AM
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    Rock Lobster

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    I bet they are glued in place, like a windshield. Will probably have to use a glass removal/extractor tool.
     
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  3. Aug 16, 2021 at 12:59 PM
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    caribe makaira

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    Are you going to make them pop-out type?
     
  4. Aug 16, 2021 at 1:16 PM
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    Glued in. Not easy to remove. Piano wire, lots of patience and strong elbows.
     
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  5. Aug 16, 2021 at 1:33 PM
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    Call a glass shop. They will take them out way quicker than you can. They are glued in. I had a 2016 AC Sport. Looked at making them pop out style windows based on a FJ Cruiser setup I found online. Way to much work. And the seal was going to be an issue.
     
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  6. Aug 16, 2021 at 11:11 PM
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    Toycoma2021

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    Urethaned in place, as others have said like the windshield and the rear slider. You would have to remove the interior trim and shove some wire between the pinch weld and the glass and start sawing. Afterwards touch up all the paint damage the wire caused and then do what you wanted to do in the first place. WHAT is it that you want to do? Harbor Freight has a windshield removal kit with wire and push tool to help you get started. Shouldn't that you more than half a day for removal.
     
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