How To Replace Toyota Highlander Rear Liftgate (Trunk Wont Open) Easy 30 Mins Job - Must Watch

Toyota highlander trunk wont open and close. Rear liftgate replacement. Easy fix.
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[@marcsgraham]

Thanks for the video. Was easy to disassemble the panels and install the new latch assembly. One tip: the plastic panels along the top half of the door have white plastic slot-like inserts to slide into. Remove the inserts and push them onto the plastic panels before you reattach the panels to the door. If you don't, you'll end up pushing the inserts into the hollow of the door. If they push through, you can dig them out with a hook and needle nose pliers.
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I also had to reset the ECU by disconnecting the battery and reconnecting. Otherwise the open buttons wouldn't work. They just gave me a long beep. Worked like a charm after I reconnected the battery.

[@seth37174]

Could the trunk still open manually before the part replacement? My lifegate makes the loud long beep when I try the automatic open but I can still manually open it. Unsure if it's the liftgate motor or actuator latch

[@CyrilPhilip-g3e]

I have a 2016 highlander xle the rear lift gate open but won’t close. All resets were done. Do you have any recommendations? I appreciate it.

[@Ah_Duuu_Ma]

If you have tried all the reset already. Next, replace the 2 trunk hydraulic shock support the trunk. Pushing up and pulling down.

[@teudissanchez9080]

Great Video! just swapped one but still get beeps but does not open.. before i changed it i was able to unlock and open it manually.. Now it doesn't. Any advice?

[@Ah_Duuu_Ma]

@@teudissanchez9080 Check the connector again. Make sure the wires is not pinch. Try to disconnect the battery and reconnect it, see if it reset itself.

[@crankshaft007]

Would be nice to have model years this applies

[@pontificusvascillious5287]

did you say $450?
is there an aftermarket option for the latch assembly?

[@Ah_Duuu_Ma]

Yes $450 originally price. You can try to find it online for aftermarket part.

[@gijoe9857]

My rear hatch is opening manually. On my 2014 highlander. Checked the button next to glove box. & made sure back window was closed & locked.
I'm pulling it open manually, does that mean the elec actuators are faulty?

[@Ah_Duuu_Ma]

Are you talking about the trunk latch or you talking about the trunk window?

[@eastcoasttrucking2075]

I need help with mine. My highland would open about an inc won’t open all the way. I feel like I will break it if I force to open please help !

[@Ah_Duuu_Ma]

If it only open half way and not all the way. That's mean the 2 trunk shocks is weak, the 2 support that's lifting the trunk up. Replace the 2 trunk shocks first.

[@eastcoasttrucking2075]

@@Ah_Duuu_Ma thanks I’ll do that! Do you know if I can force it to open? Or they have manual switch

[@Ah_Duuu_Ma]

@@eastcoasttrucking2075 You can slowly push it up by hands manually.

[@keithll3283]

Would love to see the model year in video title

[@Ah_Duuu_Ma]

I show it in the intro of the video.

[@LulianMillendez-hw2xb]

Those bolts look difficult to access..why didnt ypu show taking them off and putting back?

[@Ah_Duuu_Ma]

Put back is the reverse steps of removal. Its only 4 bolts.

[@latoyacooper1713]

I did this and my still didn't work is there another motor

[@Ah_Duuu_Ma]

Check for power and ground if you know how. Make sure no broken or damaged wires.

[@jeffxlee]

Toyota charging me 1100 lol thanks