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Originally Posted by Harlock
Thank you! As mentioned, I did replace the bottom weatherstrip, which was stupid-easy. Installing it took less time to do than taking the part out of the plastic bag. Mine was really worn out, but replacing it did nothing to stop the water.
It seems odd that the plugs at the bottom are solid since some moisture would have to get in due to the window. My 4Runner is also an 2007 (SR5 4WD). Did Toyota make different plugs with drain holes for other years/generations? If so, I wonder if they'd fit ours.
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07-23-2020, 06:13 PM
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Yep mine aren't like this either. They are just straight solid plugs. I too wonder why some of us have solid and some with drains.
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07-23-2020, 07:54 PM
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Yep mine aren't like this either. They are just straight solid plugs. I too wonder why some of us have solid and some with drains.
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I would of thought all the "plug/drains" would be the same, but apparently not...BUT I see it as a easy fix with a small drill bit....drill two small holes in the "plugs" which would make them drains!!
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07-23-2020, 08:58 PM
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i damaged the window seal scraping ice a few winters ago and started getting water into rear hatch. Replaced with OEM. No problems since.
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07-23-2020, 10:33 PM
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Thanks for the pics! Here's mine:
Which looks like it might drain around that center button area. But no.
Also, my plugs are toward the center of the door instead of near the sides as it looks like yours are. I think yours are in a better location for draining.
It also looks like your plugs fit in a square opening. Mine fit a round hole.
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07-24-2020, 04:17 PM
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Harlock, isn't that a square drain on the far right of your door in the 2nd to last picture? Kinda in the crease there.
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07-24-2020, 04:27 PM
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Center and one in each corner on mine for the square holes.
Have different drain plugs too, has a bit of sponge in the inside holes.
Noticed this new window seal has extra foam at the tips.
My old one was really nasty.
Was thinking a person might could put a piece of wax paper on the window/corner, then smear a bit of some kind of RTV/gasket goop to seal the corners better.
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07-24-2020, 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Harlock
Thanks for the pics! Here's mine:
Which looks like it might drain around that center button area. But no.
Also, my plugs are toward the center of the door instead of near the sides as it looks like yours are. I think yours are in a better location for draining.
It also looks like your plugs fit in a square opening. Mine fit a round hole.
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The square holes ( 2) at each corner are not for the plugs (those are rounds),are 2 extra drains w/out plugs like the ones (as posted bellow your pics) , are also on one of your pics
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Had same issue here, since it wasn't possible to get the spare part, i used structural silicon to seal the back glass completely and then detached the switch to prevent someone to activate it by mistake. It was not like i was winding down the back window anyhow ;)
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07-27-2020, 04:25 PM
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Had same issue here, since it wasn't possible to get the spare part, i used structural silicon to seal the back glass completely and then detached the switch to prevent someone to activate it by mistake. It was not like i was winding down the back window anyhow ;)
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Whoa, I use that rear window all the time. One of my favorite features seeing it can be done with the fob.
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07-27-2020, 07:31 PM
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Whoa, I use that rear window all the time. One of my favorite features seeing it can be done with the fob.
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Any time I open it on the road, I just get my exhaust fumes rolling into my truck
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07-27-2020, 09:21 PM
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I just noticed (by way of hearing it) water in my tailgate late last week. I also have the same setup as Harlock, and I went ahead and pulled my solid plugs - not a ton, but plenty of water came out. I was also thinking to replaced the seal around the outside of the back window. Surprisingly, after the past few days of rain, I haven't heard any water in the tailgate... yet.
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Any time I open it on the road, I just get my exhaust fumes rolling into my truck
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Ah, I only do that long enough for the AC to push some hot air out the back. I generally open it when the truck is off whether it be to get back there or let heat out. I probably wouldn't use it as much if my hatch latch worked properly.
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I had the same issue, haven't had the chance/haven't wanted to spend the money on new window rubber right now. I just removed the plugs completely and now whatever water gets in the tailgate just drains right out the bottom, which is good enough for me. I don't mind taking the plastic panel off and cleaning/blowing out any junk with compressed air a few times/year.
I would just take the plugs out completely.
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Had the same issue, removed the plugs out a month ago and did the trick perfectly
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the weatherstripping is an easy fix, best to fix it, before water enters and damages the hatch lock mechanism.
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