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2001 rear window latch replacement

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Texas-Gorilla, Aug 29, 2023.

  1. Aug 29, 2023 at 4:59 PM
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    Texas-Gorilla

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    I have been searching numerous threads, YouTube, etc. and have yet to find the correct part number for the latch on the rear sliding window for my 2001 Pre Runner. Any options other than trying to track on down at a junkyard?
     
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    Do you have the ability to post a pic of the old one.....
     
  4. Aug 29, 2023 at 5:08 PM
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    Unfortunately, no, as mine is broken and gone. I can say that it only mounts to the inside of the glass, it does not have holes that go through the glass. I'm searching online now for photos.

    Maybe someone could post a photo of their 2001 model? It seems to be different starting in 2001.
     
  5. Aug 29, 2023 at 5:13 PM
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    https://www.toyotapartsdeal.com/oem/toyota~lock~assy~back~window~69370-35010.html



    1995-2001 Toyota TacomaDLX, SR5|4 Cyl 2.4L, 4 Cyl 2.7L, 6 Cyl 3.4L2RZFE, 3RZFE, 5VZFE; 2RZFE, 3RZFE, 5VZFE; RZN140L-TRMDKAB, RZN140L-TRPDKAB, RZN140L-TRSDKAB, RZN150L-CRMDKAB, RZN150L-CRPDKAB, RZN150L-CRSDKAB, RZN161L-TRMDKAB, RZN161L-TRPDKAB, RZN171L-CRMDKAB, RZN171L-CRPDKAB, RZN191L-TRPDKAB, RZN196L-CRPDKAB, VZN150L-CRMDKAB, VZN150L-CRSDKAB, VZN160L-TRMDKAB, VZN170L-CRMDKAB, VZN170L-CRMGKAB, VZN170L-CRPDKAB, VZN170L-CRPGKAB, VZN195L-CRPDKAB
     
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    Here’s what’s left of mine

    IMG_2776.jpg
    IMG_2775.jpg
     
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  11. Aug 29, 2023 at 5:28 PM
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    That doesn't appear to be like mine, it has mounting holes that go through the glass. Maybe my rear sliding window was replaced in the past?
     
  12. Aug 29, 2023 at 5:30 PM
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    I appreciate the help, but I'm just not seeing how that is the correct part. My widow does not have through holes, and from what I can tell the part number you're showing in the diagram has holes that go all the way through the glass.
     
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    Maybe this is a better view of what mine looks like

    IMG_2778.jpg
     
  17. Aug 29, 2023 at 6:21 PM
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    It would appear that I'm looking for something like this photo:

    rear latch2.jpg
     
  18. Aug 29, 2023 at 6:25 PM
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    Closer view

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  19. Aug 30, 2023 at 5:43 AM
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    Remains to be seen I bought the tires and wheels the rest came along

    Sure looks aftermarket from the pictures .unless the style of window changed in 2001

    Mine never gets used so the Gorilla tape works fine for me.
     
  20. Aug 30, 2023 at 6:31 AM
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    I’m just going to cut down a dowel rod and call it good. I highly doubt my son will ever open the window
     
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