Window rubber strip replacement
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AuSeeker
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They are very easy to replace, roll down the window remove one screw and pull it back and up, do the hatch as well, it usually goes bad before the doors, no screws on the hatch just roll down the window and pull up to remove.
I doubt that 5th Gens pieces will work but I don't know for sure.
SurferUK
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ClimberGuy
Junior Member
If you have time, can you share where you end up getting it? I need to replace this part as well. Thanks!
SurferUK
Member
Hey mate, in the end I just went with your side of the pond
GENUINE OEM TOYOTA 03-09 4RUNNER FRONT & REAR DOOR GLASS WEATHERSTR SET | eBay
To be fair the price is reasonable for an OEM part.
sk.huckleberry
Junior Member
Contact the parts department at your local Toyota dealer. Mine were in stock and the same price as Amazon. Added benefit - genuine Toyota parts.
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Just to add from my experience, it's worth peeling back the bottom section of the plastic barrier to check that none of the old weatherstrip pieces broke off and fell into the bottom of the door. In 4 out of 5 of my windows, I had some level of old rubber gunk blocking a drain hole.
Also, I ordered all OEM replacements, though it wasn't too pricey as I got them from Cobb County toyota who has ~30% off, like some other dealerships, as well as free shipping over $75.
Also, I ordered all OEM replacements, though it wasn't too pricey as I got them from Cobb County toyota who has ~30% off, like some other dealerships, as well as free shipping over $75.
SurferUK
Member
My local dealer would look at me as if I had turned up in a UFO! (It's not an officially imported model here)
firefight1981
New member
I want to add my experience with replacing the window weather stripping for all four doors.
Ordered all four parts from oem parts source dot com.
The process is pretty simple, but not exact.
Meaning, I would unscrew one score on each door, have to pull/tug/wiggle thr stripping to get it out.
Reversed the process when adding the new one.
Once you get the new one put in and properly aligned, shut your door and press down pretty firm, and you will hear the weather strip click into place. Keep doing this until it is nice and snug along thr door.
Ordered all four parts from oem parts source dot com.
The process is pretty simple, but not exact.
Meaning, I would unscrew one score on each door, have to pull/tug/wiggle thr stripping to get it out.
Reversed the process when adding the new one.
Once you get the new one put in and properly aligned, shut your door and press down pretty firm, and you will hear the weather strip click into place. Keep doing this until it is nice and snug along thr door.
firefight1981
New member
Almost forgot...
Make sure you CLEAN OFF the area where the new weather stripping will be.
Might be another 5+ years before these need to be replaced again, and getting that dirt and grime cleaned up will help longevity of this vehicle.
Make sure you CLEAN OFF the area where the new weather stripping will be.
Might be another 5+ years before these need to be replaced again, and getting that dirt and grime cleaned up will help longevity of this vehicle.
SurferUK
Member
That's a very good point, stuff like that will soak up moisture and cause rust. Cheers!
SurferUK
Member
I did the front window strips today - I wanted to wait for a warm day just to make things easier. You were all right, it was easy. :biggrin1:
The passenger side one split in half and a piece fell back inside the door, but I managed to hook it with a piece of cable and pull it out.
I had a quick look at the rear window ones but I couldn't see any obvious screws so I thought I would check with you guys what the process is for the rear window strips.
The passenger side one split in half and a piece fell back inside the door, but I managed to hook it with a piece of cable and pull it out.
I had a quick look at the rear window ones but I couldn't see any obvious screws so I thought I would check with you guys what the process is for the rear window strips.
