Rear window part?

[ARC]

I am the excited owner of a '98 as of yesterday. This is my first year post here but have been lurking for a bit. Here she is:

Now when the rear window rolled up or down there was a horrible noise when I picked it up. So I took the door apart and found this part just loose inside the panel.

The window now functions flawless but I have no idea where this part belongs and was hoping someone could help ID it so I can put this back together properly.

 

[ARC]

Looks like its P/N 69726-35020 on it.

 

[txbonds]

That part number traces back to this


[ 2 ] BODY HARDWARE / LIFT GATE / LOCK & HARDWARE / Remote control protector
remote control protector

parts.camelbacktoyota.com/parts/1998/Toyota/4Runner/Base?siteid=214329&vehicleid=189675&diagram=8414555&diagramCallOut=2


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[ARC]

That part number traces back to this


[ 2 ] BODY HARDWARE / LIFT GATE / LOCK & HARDWARE / Remote control protector
remote control protector

parts.camelbacktoyota.com/parts/1998/Toyota/4Runner/Base?siteid=214329&vehicleid=189675&diagram=8414555&diagramCallOut=2


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Thanks, I found the same thing but have not been able to find a diagram to see where it belongs. I am going to go back out to the truck and see if I can figure it out.

 

[ARC]

Ok figured it out. It goes above the locking mechanism for the hatch. Just a dust and moisture barrier I think.

Thanks for the help

 

[txbonds]

There is a diagram in the link I attached. You would have to copy and paste to make,the link work.


Here you go. Pics here

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/144986-1997-4runner-rear-door-latch.html

 

[slimboiphat]

There is a diagram in the link I attached. You would have to copy and paste to make,the link work.


Here you go. Pics here

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/144986-1997-4runner-rear-door-latch.html

Do i need this plastic piece in there? I took mine apart and I don't see any harm in having it removed since mine's already broken. Any thoughts?

 

[AZ4Running]

No its not really needed for everything to work. It is basically a shield to keep unwanted thing getting to the lock linkages.