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87 4runner sliding window replacement

Old Aug 28, 2009 | 08:10 PM
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87 4runner sliding window replacement

87 4runner passenger side forward sliding window was broken into, I found a replacement window but cannot figure out how to get it replaced. The salvage yard used a pair of channel locks to bend the lip around the window up so I didn't get any hints from them. Someone must have been here before, thanks for the help ............
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Old Aug 29, 2009 | 06:04 AM
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because the whole unit is held in with glue and comes out as one...
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Old Aug 29, 2009 | 04:27 PM
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Smile

Thanks, that info helps a lot, will tackle it Monday,
suppose to be a day without rain. It should not be
to bad once I get the whole window assembly out.
Looks like once the interior trim is off around the
window I can run a putty knife around to cut the
glue and remove the whole window.....
thanks again ........
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Old Aug 29, 2009 | 04:30 PM
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You should have bought the whole window, it would have been alot easier to replace.
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Old Aug 29, 2009 | 05:21 PM
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You have to cut the glue and pull the window out and take the frame apart.

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Old Aug 29, 2009 | 06:11 PM
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Your awesome, thank you very much, I hope I can help someone in the future ......
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Old Aug 29, 2009 | 06:11 PM
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Heat Gun

I've been here...a heat gun (a regular hair dryer will not work) helps immensely. The glue will soften right up for you. The first window took me 2 hrs but I learned. Disassemble as above but before you cut w/ the knife use your heat gun and run the frame perimeter for about 15 minutes. Putty knife slips right in and before you know it the window pushes out nicely. I was able to clean the old glue right up with the help of some goo gone for a nice clean install after. Good luck!!!
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Old Aug 29, 2009 | 06:25 PM
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My Buddy has a heat gun I can use, I'll make sure I get it tomorrow so I will have it for Monday, have a good weekend, thanks a lot for the information ..............
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Old Sep 2, 2009 | 04:16 PM
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Window replacement went great, thank you to everyone for your help ....
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Old Aug 27, 2010 | 09:34 AM
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Thanks so much for the instructions. Which manual did you take them from? I'm looking for a comprehensive manual for my '89 4Runner.
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Old May 29, 2015 | 02:16 PM
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Smile The instructions

Those illustrations are from the original service manual from Toyota.
Very comprehensive but quite technical far as I know it is only missing one piece
of info and that is on changing the rear axle bearings.
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