How to Replace Rear Window Channel 00-07 Toyota Highlander

Difficulty: Intermediate · About 90 min · Toyota Highlander

Replace the rear door window run channel on a 2000–2007 Toyota Highlander by removing the door trim and handle, then resealing the water barrier.

Steps

1. Remove the rear door panel

   Release the door pull pocket and handle trim and remove their Phillips screws. Free the panel clips, lift the panel away, and disconnect the window switch.

2. Remove the interior handle

   Remove the handle's 10mm fastener and lift it from the door. Release the cables from the handle and set them aside without bending them.

3. Remove the old run channel

   Carefully peel back the water barrier and move the window weatherstrip aside. Remove the run channel screws and bolts, release the rubber from the channel, and lift the channel out.

4. Install the replacement channel

   Fit the rubber seal into the replacement channel and guide the assembly into the door. Reinstall its Phillips screw and 10mm fasteners, then return the weatherstrip to position.

5. Restore the barrier and trim

   Reposition the water barrier and reconnect the handle cables. Secure the handle, reconnect the window switch, and reinstall the panel, handle trim, and door pull pocket.

6. Check window movement

   Operate the window through its full travel and listen for binding. Confirm the glass remains aligned in the channel and the door panel is fully clipped in.

Check your vehicle’s repair manual for exact specifications and fit.