Re: Toyota 06' Highlander power window lift arm pops out of track ? (found problem/solution)
robb
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> > "robb" <so...@where.on.net> wrote in message
> > news:r--dnZ5iyOcG6ArQ...@earthlink.com...
> >
> > Left rear door, power window, Power window regulator/lift arm
> > had popped out. **BUT** lift arm pops back out within 3 up/down
> > window cycles ?
> >
>
> ****
> Robb,
> Try spraying silicone lubricant in the side tracks of the window.
> Do not use WD-40 or other lubricant as it may soften the rubber
> gaskets
> You can use aerosol lithium grease on the regulator where the arms
> cross.
> Make sure that the motor is anchored properly and not shifting.
> --
> Ray O
>
Thanks Ray O,
For the reply and help.
I found the problem for any who own these vehicles.
Problem:
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The rear door window lift brackets on the highlander (others?) is
pretty marginal design.
There is a 12 inch metal "lift bracket" that slides onto the bottom of
the rear door glass. It is wedged onto the edge of glass over a piece
rubber channel.
Well "wedged" and "slipped over" should give all the hint that is
needed.
Upon inspection i noticed that the metal "lift bracket" had shifted
(slipped) backwards along the edge of the glass about 1.5 - 2 inches.
This is enough of a shift that the regulator lift arm will just barely
slip out of the end of this "lift bracket" when the window glass is
about half way down and therefore disengage the regulator lift arm
from the glass.
Solution :
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Remove the glass from the door and slip the bracket back into the
proper position.
Additionally, possibly, strategically apply some sort of silicone
adhesive to slow or stop the bracket from slipping in the future.
hth others
robb
Dennis
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hth others
robb
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Perhaps some of that black Sika, Sikaflex 291 adhesive would be good -
flexible, waterproof and very strong. Most hardware stores carry it.
http://www.sika.ie/ie-tds-Sikaflex_291.PDF
Ray O
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hth others
robb
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I wouldn't glue the glass in place or it will be a bear to replace if the
glass is ever broken. Get a piece of an old inner tube to use a shim to
grip the glass.
Ironically, I just worked on the regulator for a friend's Blazer this
weekend.
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Ray O
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mtoyo
I know this was a long time ago. But what is the position on the glass that it
needs to be in. I have this same issue with my 04.
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