How to replace a broken side power window glass only?

You didn’t say if its front or rear. Here’s Toyota manual for front door disassembly: http://share.qclt.com/%E4%B8%B0%E7%94%B0%E6%99%AE%E7%91%9E%E6%96%AF%E5%8E%9F%E5%8E%82%E8%8B%B1%E6%96%87%E6%89%8B%E5%86%8Cpdf%E6%A0%BC%E5%BC%8F/repair%20manual/04pruisr/75/20zto/w040001.pdf

 

You don’t need to remove either one of these. That manual is written as manual for replacing bare door so it has lots of unnecessary steps in it.

Basically you remove door panel, and vapor barrier (service hole cover). Then plug switch back to the door. Roll window to correct height. Remove two screws and glass. And then just put it back together.

 

I don’t think you need to remove any of those.

 

I have the same problem as the guy who posted this thread, originally. i printed out the pages described and it's tough for me to follow, but it looks like I have to remove items 1-5 and item 8.

When I get to Step 13:
Insert a shop rag inside the door panel to prevent the glass from being scratched. (a) Driver’s side: Connect the window regulator master switch. (b) Passenger’s side: Connect the power window regulator switch.

I don't get it -- what am I plugging IN? what do you mean "Plug switch back to the door?" Shouldn't I be UNplugging stuff? And how am I to roll window to correct height when it's a power window?

Thanks in advance!
Paige
2005 Prius

 

When you remove the door panel you will unplug and remove the electric window switch with it. Then you will remove the switch from the door panel and plug it pack into the door. Then you can use it to control the height of the window when removing and installing it.

You need to be able to control the height off the window attachments since you need all the possible room to get the window out of or into the door (that’s actually the hardest part).

If you need to remove window in the junkyard from car without the 12v battery you can connect the motor directly to the separate battery (electric drill battery for example).

 

Valde, thank you, I get it now! The old glass is shattered so there will not be any trouble getting it out but I see I may need to move the regulator up or down so the 2 bolts appear in the service holes and I can get those end pieces out. I think.

I am scared about putting the new glass in. It looks like you have to wiggle it a bit and a YouTube video I watched said any stress on the glass could cause it to shatter. I'd appreciate any tips or advice.

Thanks again for your help!
Laurie

 

I have never actually replaced the class on Prius. Probably you need to lower the window regulator all the way down to get extra room then get the class into the door and then you can get it back up to correct height to tighten the bolts. Manual that I linked in this has illustration on how to put the glass in. Normally front is a lot easier to put in than back because of the shape.

 

Ok, I have removed some of the door parts, including part of the arm rest. But I can't get the switches unplugged. I'm not sure which part to unplug: the whole white part, or the top of the white part. (see picture)
There are two switches, one for the power window and one for the power lock. I tried to disengage them but I couldn't get them apart. Should I try with pliers? (Here's the link to the photo if it doesn't show up: WP_20160115_013 | Flickr - Photo Sharing!)

 

Did you finish this project @Paige ? I need to replace the glass on the front passenger side. Today I took off the speaker, door panel and then removed the shattered glass and used a shop vac to suck out all of the broken pieces. I'm waiting for my new glass to get here but it looks like it just bolts onto the window tray in two different places.

 

Sorry I didn't receive notice you had posted Logan. I did "finish" in that I got the glass in. I haven't put the door back together yet, though. Hope your project worked out!
Paige

 

I was reading this forum as I replaced my front passenger door glass (vandalism incident). This project is not that hard as the comments above ultimately seem to indicate. I would watch a video about removing the door panel on a prius (found two or three of these on you tube for both front and back door panel removal). Remove the top half (merely as much as needed) of the vapor barrier. Plug the window roller-controller switch back in and roll the window down about 4 inches from its highest position (the position it was in when your window was smashed). Then, use a "combination" standard wrench to unscrew the bolts on the two plastic parts that connect the metal bracket to the glass itself. Pull those out. Shop-vac the glass that fell into the inside of the door. Drop the new glass into the door where it's supposed to go (drop it a little low to make sure it gets placed in the track correctly), make sure the bracket becomes connected to the plastic connectors (which are basically glued to the bottom of the glass) properly by sticking your hand inside the door. This is the one tricky part: put the left-side (provided you're doing the right-side door) screw in place with your hand, then, pull your hand out and get your wrench again, put your hand back in and tighten that screw. Check the window again for full proper functioning by using the controller switch. Put the door panel back on. Go drink a beer and watch the game. -Ian

 

welcome, nice write up, thank you!

 

Hi guys,
Sorry for replying to an old thread.
Just had my car broken in to, driver side front, so I made a detailed video how to replace the window.
I'll reference it here, maybe will help someone.