Great video! Had to replace my right rear window (thanks dump truck!) and this was a huge help! I put the window unit all the way down first and just taped the vapor barrier out of the way. I didn’t have to remove the screws at the top of the window track. Also used black duct tape (torn lengthwise) to reattach the plastic. Just my 2cents FWIW. Thanks again!!
If you use this for the GX 470, the only major thing I had to change was I pulled the metal guide between the windows all the way out and then fed it back in from the top due to the shape of the window. The rest is very similar. Great tutorial
I had to replace my window motor and this was super helpful - thanks as always! Using a blade to cut through the vapor barrier adhesive is a great tip.
Thanks for the video Sean. The trim stuff is like a weird science to me. I look at a panel and have no idea where to start. Luckily your videos take the mystery out it. Very helpful.
Good stuff Andrew. This video just happened because of the circumstances but I always like to use an opportunity to film a video. It’s nice to see how something is done so you mitigate the risk of breaking something unintentionally
Sorry to hear that Sean. I had my 1999 4Runner stolen last summer. It was an awesome truck fully built and they torched it. I was able to salvage my rear bumper and tire carrier but that was it I had to start from scratch.
Thanks for this! I was able to do this in roughly an hour ish. Only thing I didn’t do was completely remove the vapor barrier. Instead, I only opened up left & right thirds leaving it attached in the middle. Was it optimal? No. But I spent way too much time trying to get the door handle off and that’s when I noticed I could work around leaving handle and vapor attached. Worked for me...might for others. Thanks again!
I hope I never need this, but I've always wondered about how difficult it would be to do. Great video! If it were me, I'd have put some kind of lubricant in the track and on the rollers before I put it back together, but Shawn probably saw that there was enough in there already.
Lubrication will still be present in areas but quailty diminished after 20+ years of use so never hurts to wipe surface adding new. I recommend white lithium grease on metal tracks, rollers etc. While in there it never hurts to add some to "door check" assembly.
I'm alive and well. Sean's just been killing it lately putting out some videos. We are currently filming an engine swap for my 85 4runner. Stay tuned for that.
After rolling that window all the way down,Peel the weather stripping back from The TOP down, that will reveal 2 little screws at that top corner where the two windows meet. Once those screws are removed, the track can be removed and you can take the smaller triangle window out WITH the weather stripping around it. Once it’s out you can peal the weather stripping over that little glass piece/window.
Hey Frank, What little window are you talking about? There's 5 windows that roll up and down on a 3rd Gen 4runner, all 4 doors and the rear hatch. If you're talking about one of the door windows, no, you don't have to remove the track. Sean shows you everything you need to do in the video if you watch it.
Great video. It made for a real quick job except in my case the glass wasn't broken, the lifting bar had come off the bottom of the glass. Any ideas about how to put it back on ...and stay on?
Did the track on the bottom of the glass look bent and/or did the little wheel on the arm look to be in good shape? If those items look fine, adding some grease to that track might help if glide smoother preventing it from falling out.
@@TimmyTheToolman When I took the door trim off the track was lying at the bottom of the door. It had come off the glass. I tried putting it back on the glass and despite using lube it was very difficult to force it back onto the glass, Once on, I put the wheel back in the track and raised the window. On lowering the window the regulator pulled the track bar off the glass. Q: Is it possible to get the bar back on the glass and have it stay on? If so how? Take the glass out?
@@Storm_Runner not really. The problem was the rubber seal being so tight it held the glass fast and the track pulled off. When I lubricated the rubber then raised the glass resting on the the track it forced the glass into the track. From then on the window worked fine till the lube ran out and the glass froze again. In future I'll check before the rubber becomes dry.
Well in order to really manipulate that metal track that runs the length of the window down in the door cavity, you have to remove the bolt holding it in place which requires you to remove the door panel.. so in theory, yes you should remove the door panel.
Thanks for the awesome video. I am about to try replacing the same window in my '95. The gen-2 door panels are a bit simpler. Question: did the replacement glass come with the track on the bottom or did you reuse the old track? If reused, how to you fasten the track to the glass? Thanks again.
The metal track was attached to the glass. We pulled this glass from a wrecked truck in the junkyard but even if you bought it new, it would have came with the metal track with this 3rd gen 4runner glass.
@@TimmyTheToolman Thanks Tim! I'm looking at glass on ebay for my 2nd gen, and it's unclear from the pic if the track is on the glass. Thanks again for your awesome video and for your reply!
Some gronk smashed out the hatch back glass and both rear windows on my LX470. Stole a bunch of stuff I had stupidly left in there because I was too damn lazy to take it all in every night. It happened over the weekend so I have plastic sheets duct-taped over them until I can get it fixed. I discovered that if you drive with the heater fan on full, it will slightly inflate the plastic and make it less "flappy" when you drive. Not sure if I want to try and fix it myself or just let a shop do it (I'm getting old for this sh*t). Thanks for the tutorial.
@@TimmyTheToolman Well, thanks to your video, I have the confidence to try replacing the side windows on my own. I have a pair on order from eBay. Going to let the pros do the back glass.
Hey Timmy I have a 3.4 t100 with 305 k my rpm gauge has started acting funky and won’t read properly it’s always off by a bit I was driving at 2500 on the gauge cluster but my obd reader said I was actually at 2700 I also noticed the gauge reads 0 rpm at idle and bounces and glitches around i already cleaned all grounds and also cleaned the igniter connection since I heard it’s ran off that is it possible that it’s the actual cluster itself that’s work ? I would really like to fix it perfect so I don’t have to wire in a new gauge
My wife had a convertible and used to lock it. I told her don't leave anything you want in it and leave it open. This way they don't take a knife to the top to get in. Either they take the whole car (which would have happened anyway if that was the intention) or enter it and find nothing!
Just had my 1997 Runner broke into while bear hunting. Same window was busted out. They got away with a few things worth about $1500 in total. Real shitty deal, hoping to get some of it back
Dang that stinks dude. People suck, hopefully you can replace those items and get your window fixed quickly. Best of luck, hope this video helps you replace your window with ease! - Sean
I had a bunch of stuff stolen out of my back cargo area had the door open ran inside to get a jacket and came back out and some tools my 2 hats and my tow straps were gone caught on camera a young lady that was a crack head stolen it all I got everything back but my 2 leather baseball hats back she was arrested hats were never found I assumed she sold them for drugs but nobody was hurt thats what matters its just stuff
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Great video! Had to replace my right rear window (thanks dump truck!) and this was a huge help! I put the window unit all the way down first and just taped the vapor barrier out of the way. I didn’t have to remove the screws at the top of the window track. Also used black duct tape (torn lengthwise) to reattach the plastic. Just my 2cents FWIW. Thanks again!!
Glad our video helped you out Frank. Thanks for sharing your tips with the job. Happy Wrenching!
If you use this for the GX 470, the only major thing I had to change was I pulled the metal guide between the windows all the way out and then fed it back in from the top due to the shape of the window. The rest is very similar. Great tutorial
Great to know this video works pretty well for other Toyota and Lexus models. Thanks for sharing this.
I had to replace my window motor and this was super helpful - thanks as always! Using a blade to cut through the vapor barrier adhesive is a great tip.
We're happy to hear our video helped you out. Thanks for commenting.
Thanks for the video. My 2002 Lexus LS430 was different but I learned enough to get the glass out. Now it's on to the pull-your-parts yard.
You're welcome. Good luck with the glass search.
Thanks for the video Sean. The trim stuff is like a weird science to me. I look at a panel and have no idea where to start. Luckily your videos take the mystery out it. Very helpful.
Good stuff Andrew. This video just happened because of the circumstances but I always like to use an opportunity to film a video. It’s nice to see how something is done so you mitigate the risk of breaking something unintentionally
Great video Shaun. My 4Runner got broken into yesterday. I live in Houston, and it is getting worst every day.
That's a bummer. We hate thieves!
Sorry to hear that Sean. I had my 1999 4Runner stolen last summer. It was an awesome truck fully built and they torched it. I was able to salvage my rear bumper and tire carrier but that was it I had to start from scratch.
They lit it on fire?!? My goodness. A broken window is nothing compared to that. Sorry to hear that dude.
Thanks for this!
I was able to do this in roughly an hour ish. Only thing I didn’t do was completely remove the vapor barrier. Instead, I only opened up left & right thirds leaving it attached in the middle. Was it optimal? No. But I spent way too much time trying to get the door handle off and that’s when I noticed I could work around leaving handle and vapor attached. Worked for me...might for others.
Thanks again!
You're welcome Mark.
Dont worry, it will buff out. Lol you guys are awesome. Thank you for what you guys do.
Yeah I’m thankful they didn’t damage the paint. Windows are easier to fix than body work
I hope I never need this, but I've always wondered about how difficult it would be to do. Great video!
If it were me, I'd have put some kind of lubricant in the track and on the rollers before I put it back together, but Shawn probably saw that there was enough in there already.
Lubrication will still be present in areas but quailty diminished after 20+ years of use so never hurts to wipe surface adding new.
I recommend white lithium grease on metal tracks, rollers etc.
While in there it never hurts to add some to "door check" assembly.
Yep, that is great advice. Thanks for sharing this.
Looks tougher than the front window. Just had my passenger side smashed out, effing thieves! Thanks for another great video.
That 4runner is really tidy 👍🏼
Gotta keep it nice for next owner, who will be me! 😂
- Sean
Perfect timing. This is a project I planned on tackling today. Thank you
Sweet! Glad this will help you
Hope Tim is OK , I look forward to his return.
I'm alive and well. Sean's just been killing it lately putting out some videos. We are currently filming an engine swap for my 85 4runner. Stay tuned for that.
This was extremely helpful, thank you.
You're very welcome. Glad you found our video helpful.
Nice repair sean
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You snake the door handles through the door pannel like I do lol 🤣 nice work Sean
Different strokes for different folks but whatever your preference is, as long as the job gets done
@@TimmyTheToolman yep that is very true Sean or timmy
I’ve never done a door trim panel like before, mate they go easy enough after the panel is on. Excellent video but thank you same as a Hilux surf❤
@@sillywilly9183 3rd gen 4runners are Hilux Surf's
great vid! good to know how to get into those doors for any kind of service...
It’s good to know how to get in there in case you need to fix something else besides a window. Door actuators are in my future
Tim, the Tundra is gone, sold it today. Looking for a 4Runner, 2005 or older. Which should I avoid? What engine should I avoid? Hope you will help!
If you're going for a 4th Gen, get the one with the 4.7 Liter V8. That engine is bomber and could last your over 500k miles.
@@TimmyTheToolman Thanks!
Awesome video, thanks!
Thanks and you're very welcome.
Hey do i have to remove the trak to replace little windows
After rolling that window all the way down,Peel the weather stripping back from The TOP down, that will reveal 2 little screws at that top corner where the two windows meet. Once those screws are removed, the track can be removed and you can take the smaller triangle window out WITH the weather stripping around it. Once it’s out you can peal the weather stripping over that little glass piece/window.
Hey Frank, What little window are you talking about? There's 5 windows that roll up and down on a 3rd Gen 4runner, all 4 doors and the rear hatch. If you're talking about one of the door windows, no, you don't have to remove the track. Sean shows you everything you need to do in the video if you watch it.
I found that a thin layer of FIPG works great to reattach the vapor plastic.
Thanks for the tip.
Great video. It made for a real quick job except in my case the glass wasn't broken, the lifting bar had come off the bottom of the glass. Any ideas about how to put it back on ...and stay on?
Did the track on the bottom of the glass look bent and/or did the little wheel on the arm look to be in good shape? If those items look fine, adding some grease to that track might help if glide smoother preventing it from falling out.
@@TimmyTheToolman When I took the door trim off the track was lying at the bottom of the door. It had come off the glass. I tried putting it back on the glass and despite using lube it was very difficult to force it back onto the glass, Once on, I put the wheel back in the track and raised the window. On lowering the window the regulator pulled the track bar off the glass. Q: Is it possible to get the bar back on the glass and have it stay on? If so how? Take the glass out?
@@antjob Were you able to figure this out? I am having the same issue.
@@Storm_Runner not really. The problem was the rubber seal being so tight it held the glass fast and the track pulled off. When I lubricated the rubber then raised the glass resting on the the track it forced the glass into the track. From then on the window worked fine till the lube ran out and the glass froze again. In future I'll check before the rubber becomes dry.
Would I need to remove the door panel to replace the smaller window? Or would I be able to just remove the 2 screws you showed in the video ?
Well in order to really manipulate that metal track that runs the length of the window down in the door cavity, you have to remove the bolt holding it in place which requires you to remove the door panel.. so in theory, yes you should remove the door panel.
Great video bud!
Sean says Thanks Bro! Glad you like it.
Thanks for the awesome video. I am about to try replacing the same window in my '95. The gen-2 door panels are a bit simpler. Question: did the replacement glass come with the track on the bottom or did you reuse the old track? If reused, how to you fasten the track to the glass? Thanks again.
The metal track was attached to the glass. We pulled this glass from a wrecked truck in the junkyard but even if you bought it new, it would have came with the metal track with this 3rd gen 4runner glass.
@@TimmyTheToolman Thanks Tim! I'm looking at glass on ebay for my 2nd gen, and it's unclear from the pic if the track is on the glass. Thanks again for your awesome video and for your reply!
@@tjemath anytime Tyler! Thanks for stopping by the comments. We do our best to reply to every comment.
Some gronk smashed out the hatch back glass and both rear windows on my LX470. Stole a bunch of stuff I had stupidly left in there because I was too damn lazy to take it all in every night. It happened over the weekend so I have plastic sheets duct-taped over them until I can get it fixed. I discovered that if you drive with the heater fan on full, it will slightly inflate the plastic and make it less "flappy" when you drive. Not sure if I want to try and fix it myself or just let a shop do it (I'm getting old for this sh*t). Thanks for the tutorial.
That sucks that happened. I hate thieves.
@@TimmyTheToolman Well, thanks to your video, I have the confidence to try replacing the side windows on my own. I have a pair on order from eBay. Going to let the pros do the back glass.
@@Mumblix Ok, good luck with the window replacements.
Hey Timmy I have a 3.4 t100 with 305 k my rpm gauge has started acting funky and won’t read properly it’s always off by a bit I was driving at 2500 on the gauge cluster but my obd reader said I was actually at 2700 I also noticed the gauge reads 0 rpm at idle and bounces and glitches around i already cleaned all grounds and also cleaned the igniter connection since I heard it’s ran off that is it possible that it’s the actual cluster itself that’s work ? I would really like to fix it perfect so I don’t have to wire in a new gauge
I don't have any advice for you. I've never tried to diagnose and fix this issue. What about just grabbing a used dash cluster from a wrecked rig?
Seany the Sean man. 😂😂 awesome
My wife had a convertible and used to lock it. I told her don't leave anything you want in it and leave it open. This way they don't take a knife to the top to get in. Either they take the whole car (which would have happened anyway if that was the intention) or enter it and find nothing!
It's sad that this would be necessary, but I agree, I would do the same thing if I owned a convertible. I hate thieves!
Just had my 1997 Runner broke into while bear hunting. Same window was busted out. They got away with a few things worth about $1500 in total. Real shitty deal, hoping to get some of it back
Dang that stinks dude. People suck, hopefully you can replace those items and get your window fixed quickly. Best of luck, hope this video helps you replace your window with ease!
- Sean
My first gen taco was broken into a few months ago. I had tools in the back that I had hidden. I lost a lot that time.
Stuff like this sucks to happen. Sorry to hear about that. But I think we both learned valuable lessons. What a wonderful world right?!!?
@@TimmyTheToolman yup. Certainly learned my lesson.
looking for opinions on toyotapartsdeal.com...are they oem parts?
Yes, they sell OEM parts.
Same exact thing 2 nights ago
That sucks.
Wow
Same thing happened to mine few days ago, sucks!
Yeah, thieves suck!
I had a bunch of stuff stolen out of my back cargo area had the door open ran inside to get a jacket and came back out and some tools my 2 hats and my tow straps were gone caught on camera a young lady that was a crack head stolen it all I got everything back but my 2 leather baseball hats back she was arrested hats were never found I assumed she sold them for drugs but nobody was hurt thats what matters its just stuff
I hate that feeling when you first walk out to your truck and see what happened. You feel so violated
@@subtegral wow
Hola mi nombre es Hector quien puede arreglar el Radio de toyota 4runner 2000