I also had the same problem! I read the TSB and they suggest that you add more grease to the rod's on either side. I tried this for a few weeks and the rattle just kept comming back.

I came up with an alternate Idea, I packed the the rods again with grease, but this time I took a two inch piece of Raindrip, drip hose (had it laying around for the yard) and cut it down the middle and placed/wrapped it around the rod on both sides. It fits around the rod perfect! I slid it as far back on the rod as it would go until you hit a black plastic rod guide. So far this has held up for a month with no rattles. Cheap too. It seems to dampen the vibration.

I also found that if you do not clean the rubber seal on the front of the glass moon roof, it will cause it to make a sqeaking noise. I've got myself in the habit of opening the moon roof and wiping the seal with a damp towel after drying my 4runner off.


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