Power sliding rear window install

@christian06 Awesome, thanks. Looks like I need to pick up some cable housing and give that a shot.

 

Yes, without the housings the cables will not work, also, I used bike cable adjusting screws at both ends of my window frame. Once it was all hooked up, I used them to tighten the cables up, works fantastic, and there is no visible brackets. Just remember to remove your locking mechanism from your window that way it doesn't get locked and then try to open the window, otherwise mayhem will insue

 

For me I left the latch alone but put some of those felt furniture sliders underneath the latch to prop it open.

And yes, the trick is to get the bicycle housing cables to run the entire length from the motor spring to the endpoints where the window bracket would bump into them.

 

Long shot, but does anyone know if the assembly (track, and motor) off of a 01-06 Tundra would work as a plug any play kit. Minus the electrical wiring.

 

If you are installing it in a non electric sliding rear window truck, No matter which one you use, none are gonna be plug and play. You have to do alittle trimming, make mounts and also the wiring.
Do not forget to disable your window lock or you will break somthing if you try and open it if its locked.
I used a 2010 honda ridgeline (about 90 bucks at my dealer)
Good luck, and if you have any questions feel free to ask.

 

Great info!

 

10 Amp 12v reversing relay

 

Interesting...

 

Yessss, I got mine working. Thank you @Poitrasbh and @kgarrett11 and of course @BenWA.

This was not a particularly easy modification, but in retrospect was not that bad either.

So I did a few things different. 1) I didn't drill anything to route the cables, and just stuffed them behind the plastic coverings. 2) I used tie downs to secure the cables, 3) I fabricated a couple of brackets for the Front Left Power Window Regulator with Motor for 2000-2004 2005 Chevrolet Impala and cut off the single bracket piece to make it fit. 4) I used the sienna switch and this wire harness worked perfectly https://www.ebay.com/itm/Wire-Harne...lation/262291208817?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT 5) I used 1/16" aircraft cable which was a perfect match and ferrules from tractor supply.

Lessons learned: 1) I did end up needing to cut into the support bracket to get the motor to fit, 2) I was an idiot and had the cable wrapped "long" on the side that needed to "take" - just have a single wrap on the passenger side, not the driver side. 3) The angled heated hook worked well for passenger side to melt a hole for the wire, used an old drill bit (heated up) on drivers side to accommodate the bicycle cable housing. 4) It's not critical the motor is mounted once everything is measured (discovered this during my SNAFU with the lengths). 5) I just wrapped the wires for control of the motor with electrical tape for a cleanish look.

Other parts I used:

Uriveusa 12V Car Add-A-Circuit Fuse TAP Adapter Fuse Holder with 10A, 20A Fuse [Upgraded Fuses] - (2 Pack)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LFXA5XM/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

$10 GS Power 16 AWG (True American Wire Ga) CCA Copper Clad Aluminum Primary Wire. 25 ft Red & 25 ft Black Bundle. for Car Audio Speaker Amplifier Remote Hook up Trailer Wiring (Also in 14 & 18 Gauge)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07D73ZRDP/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

$13 YAKAMOZ 2-in-1 Universal Bike Bicycle Shift Derailleur Cable & Brake Cable Housing Replacement Kit for Moutain Road Bike Cycling Repairing

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GCK7BG1/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

PVDF (Polyvinylidene Fluoride) Sheet, Opaque Off-White, Standard Tolerance, ASTM D6713, 3/8" Thickness, 3" Width, 3" Length

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0013HJAOQ/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

$12 Lockitt POSI-TAP 6 pack wire connectors 20-22 awg

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001MPW54G/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

$8 Cable Adjusters, Brake Cable Gear Shift Connector Line Regulator Adjuster Housing (1 Pair)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07KG2CJ4J/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

$9 Rexka 30pcs Door Trim Panel Retainers Clips Compatible with Lexus Toyota 90467-A0005 Camry, FJ Cruiser, High Lander, RAV4, 4-Runner ES 350, GX 470, is 250, is 350, is F, LS 460 & LS 600HL

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07D6KSFQS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 (I broke at least 5 of these)

$4 Scotch Felt Pads 16 PCS Beige, Felt Furniture Pads for Protecting Hardwood Floors, 1 x 1 in. Square, Easy-to-Apply, Self-Stick Design, Reliable Protection from Nicks, dents and Scratches (SP802-NA)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00UW3843U/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 (these square ones work perfect to disable the latch)

$6 Permatex 80345 White Lithium Grease, 1.5 oz.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000HBNV58/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

$19 Gardner Bender MB-20UVB Cable Tie Mounting Base, 1". x 1"., Wire / Cord Management Industrial and Household Use, 100 Pk., UV Resistant Black

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ATODLJE/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

$25 Channellock HP-4A 4 Piece Precision Hook and Pick Set, Useful as Gunsmith Tools, Removing Small Fuses, Wire plugs and o-rings, Heat Treated Alloy Steel Blades for Extended Tool Life, Made in the USA

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00RMR1X82/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I had some aluminum and steel laying around I used for my motor brackets. #6 and #8 screws to secure it. I also had a large supply of the galvanized 1/16" wire laying around.

Overall with the bracket from Kgarrett11, I spent around $150 bucks in parts. Fabricating the brackets for my impala motor and the stops for the window slide were by far the biggest PITA. The Sienna switch works great and is mounted over to the left of the steering wheel were no kid will touch it. The deslacking process was not as bad as it would seem. The filing of the ferule worked really well, better than dremel. The correct ferrule came from tractor supply. the 1/16" wire matched the original perfectly. Don't be afraid to take the motor apart. The impala motor worked fine and at $30 was much more palatable than the ridgeline (especially if you mess it up).

It took me probably 10 hours of labor with errors. I did it a little at a time. I could probably do it now in 5-6 hours. I'm really happy it is working and completely hidden. I had some doubts along the way but it works great, The only thing I have left to do is fix the taps for the illumination of the sienna button... I tapped into the wrong thing. If anyone knows wire color I'd appreciate it. Green and Green stripe are what I'm looking for but getting multimeter out and will figure it out.

I uploaded a bunch of pics, can't get the movie of the slider in action to work though.

Thanks to everyone that has posted on this and Kgarrett for making the bracket. Benwa, glad you got this going, sorry your business plans did not work out, but understand why they may not have. If someone wanted to fabricate brackets for the cable stops and the impala motor, it would greatly simplify the job! Not it.

 

Got the illumination fixed on my switch. Turns out the wires were correct, just the tap wasn’t engaged.

I replaced the bulbs on top with amber leds from superbrightleds. The green lights also, I needed a replacement bulb, the part link is below.

still loving this mod. I may make a video as I think it would help answer the questions I had at the beginning.

$8 CEC Industries #8111 Bulbs, 14 V, 0.91 W, Wire Terminal Base, T-1 shape (Box of 10)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00JS3U0BE?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

 

A video would be great. I am about to jump into this mod.

 

I want this mod sooo bad... Tex, my lab loved to stick that watermelon he calls a head out of the rear window in my old work truck with the power slider... but I have no tools anymore thanks to some thieves. Anybody in NE Alabama willing to do this for me, I'll pay... or for "the right price", I'll help and supply the beer and BBQ?

 

To bad you aren't closer my friend

 

Ok, here you go! Excuse my poor video editing skills.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntx5cshnbrY

 

Nice install. Love mine use it all the time
I used a different type of switch and a ram 1500 motor

https://youtube.com/shorts/5diHTAbOzfk?feature=share

 

I used a Ridgeline, fit like butta, I never even opened that window until I made it power, my dogs love it

 

what if I had a molle panel behind the seats? Im thinking it won't work? Anyone have a molle panel behind their seats that did this mod and was successful?

 

You could modify it slightly to ocomadate the works.
A pic might help

 

An angle grinder with a cut-off wheel is your friend. Test fit, trim, test fit. Rinse and repeat until everything fits. Use black fabric or sound deadening to cover up behind the molle panel for a clean look.