Auto Glass: 2003 Toyota Highlander Rear Window, toyota highlander, soap and water


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Auto Glass: 2003 Toyota Highlander Rear Window, toyota highlander, soap and water
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QUESTION: Hi Ben,
I too have a window issue regarding the lift channel slipping on the window. I have read other posts and I have a few questions.
Working on the left rear window...
First, you mention in another post that the lift channel had moved forward therefore allowing the regulator arm guide to come out. On mine, the lift channel appears to have move backward. The rubber is exposed about a 1 1/2 towards the front edge of the window. My question, could this issue be caused by the lift channel sliding toward the back? Could the rubber still be in place and the channel out of place? Last, when reattaching the channel you suggested using soap and water on the rubber. Should you not use adhesive between the lift channel and the rubber?
Thanks,
Jamie

ANSWER: Hello Jamie,

1.  Yes, the problem can be caused by the channel moving toward the back.

2.  Yes, the rubber insulator can remain in place while the metal channel slips toward the back.

3.  You may find it difficult to move the channel back into position without some sort of
   lubrication on the rubber insulator.  I suggest soapy water because it won't leave any
   residue after you have moved the channel back into position.  Once the channel is back
   into place you can add a bit of glue near both ends of the channel to keep it from moving  
   again.

One other suggestion that may not be clear in some of my older posts.  It is probably easier to remove the bolts (4) from the regulator/motor in order to put the guide back in the channel.

Let me know if there are any other specific questions that I can help you with.

Ben .... the power window guy.



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Auto Glass: 2003 Toyota Highlander Rear Window, toyota highlander, soap and water
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QUESTION: Thanks Ben, this site has been very informative. Glad I found it! I'm clear on the removal of the regulator/motor. Not clear on where to glue and what kind of glue....so

1 - What kind of glue would you use?
2 - When you say "near the ends" do you mean run a bead of glue on the outside edge of the channel? To act like a "stopper"? See attached drawing.

Thanks again. I was about to buy two new regulators before I found this site!! Saved my about $200.

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Hi Again Jamie,

I think you can use any glue that is compatible with rubber and metal. Your assumption about the glue acting as a "stopper" is accurate.  Don't worry about being "neat": no one but you will ever see it.

Glad I could be of help.

Ben ... the power window guy