I have a squeak in my rear window when i raise or lower it- 91 4runner. I have taken off the carpet on the rear deck and looked for obvious signs of the cause, and all I can see that may be the cause is rust along the lower metal casing of the window where the regulator tracks. I asked the Toyota dealer parts man if there is a common fix for this problem and he said the whole regulator usually has to be replaced- big bucks for a little squeak. Anybody know any tricks to stop the squeak or typical causes of this problem? It seems to squeak less when wet from rain. This must be a pretty common problem and annoyance for others out there- any input would be appreciated. thanks

 

Frikkin stealership for yuh huh. Well I also have a 1991 4Runner and also have a squeek in my rear window. I have assumed it has been dry window tracks but have just been to lazy to grease them up. That is the fix for it I believe not replacing the whole regulator. I am actually surprised after asking them about the squeek why the dealership didnt say you need a new rig. Thats their style you know.

 

Mine squeeks but got a lot better after I used it frequently for a few months. Up and down a couple of times a day for a couple of months made it dead silent which I assume means the lube got redistributed. I should take mine apart and grease it though. I don't live in the rust belt but if you do don't hesitate to get on that project.

 

Well, if you can't seem to fix the noise here you go.

69801-89122 $85.16

Shipped to your front door, this doesn't include the motor for it though.

Todd

 

Ya, grease the window tracks both inside the tailgate and top part (where the window slides into the roof area). That should help your problem.