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From my somewhat vague memory from a year or two ago (cover all tools with masking tape to prevent scratching plastic parts): To remove front door panel: Place 6" length of masking tape on rear segment of black window frame where it meets door panel to prevent black paint from being scratched; remove triangular plastic piece adjacent to side view mirrors (use screwdriver to pry and pull straight out); press in on center of round button a few inches below triangular plastic piece to release button then pull it out; remove switchpanel (push in and pry with screw driver at various locations) and disconnect connectors; remove screw cover in door handle bezel and remove screw and door handle bezel (push in and pry with screw driver near handle pivot); remove plastic armrest cubbyhole (push in hard with screw driver at both ends) and remove screw in resulting opening; unsnap snaps along periphery of door panel (pry with screwdriver) (seven of them(?)); disconnect map light connector and remove door panel. To remove rear door panel: Similar to front door panel removal except no triangular plastic piece or button, and not necessary to remove switch panel. I may be forgetting one or two steps; some of above steps may be a little more tricky than they sound; biggest problem is locating snaps when unsnaping plastic parts; set of service manuals invaluable for this and pay for themselves on first use; sometimes on sale on eBay for significantly less than their $200 retail price. Good luck! |
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Hi guys Just bought a Highlander v6 2wd. Love the truck but miss the convenience of Dodge grand caravan. Anyway I am looking to install a self dimming mirror with Homelink garage door opener. I know it is available on the web at certain web stores but wanted to know if it available through retail outlets or has anyone tried it?. Some of the other vehicles that have it as options are Subaru, Kia Sorento etc. |
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Is anyone planning on using K & N Air Filters on the 2004 highlander 3.3? |
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To normy04 / Message  604: A K&N air filter will give you a 'small' but difficult to document increase in power and fuel economy. It will also cause an increase in induction noise when using more throttle. The big advantage is having a lifetime filter, but you will have additional maintenance to perform. There are two caveats: 1. Do not ever let the minute lube centers touch the K&N filter . . . they will mess is up. You will need to know the proper service techniques for self-service. 2. Over-oiling the K&N will contaminate the mass airflow sensor, causing a noticable loss in performance and economy over time. The filters are oiled by machine at the factory and are over-oiled when new. Even when new, the filter needs to be thoroughly cleaned and re-oiled by only applying the oil lightly to within two inches of the edges of the filter. Let the filter rest for a couple of hours on paper towels to absorb any excess oil. The cotton filter medium will tend to wick the oil for complete coverage. If you notice performance problems, even within a few thousand miles, check and clean the mass airflow sensor. It can be cleaned with electronic parts cleaner [spray] but be careful as the sensor is fragile and very expensive. Good luck! Sirfile
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| does anyone know of another bug deflector than the one Toyota sells? My HL is silver and the smoke colored one looks awful, I did see a Dodge Ram pickup the other day with a silver on silver deflector and it looked great! | |
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| eBay occasionally sells aftermarket hood deflectors for the Highlander though the ones I've seen tend to be smoke colored too. A friend who just bought a white Pilot I think said he already has a clear one picked out which he plans to paint white on the inside, so they must be out there. Try www.jcwhitney.com or any of the many other internet car accessories web sites. | |
| I have been slowly upgrading my 2001 Highlander and have a question. Has anyone thought about upgrading the non-limited temp controls to the limited style "climate control" setup. I wonder if the wiring behind the unit is the same in both models and all you have to do is buy the new cluster. I was looking at Conicelli's online part forms and found the climate control cluster for $531.45. It would be great if I could just add unit. Any thoughts on this mod? | |
| Try weathertech.com. I bought mine from them--the color is charcoal gray, looks good on my silver; also installs with no drilling or adhesives, which I think is better than Toyota's. | |
| 3m sells a "stone guard" plastic film type of bug and stone chip protector. I think that I paid about $150 can. It is nearly invisible when applied and seems to work very well in my opnion.Most window tinting dealers should be able to fix you up with it.The "weathertech" cargo mat is also a fine investment to protect your Highlander. | |
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on the v6, i am planning on draining and refilling the cooling system. there is a little drain tube hanging down on the driver's side of the radiator, how do you open it. besides iit is almost impossible to reach. did any one remove the bottom plastic cover to reach it. thank.s |
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