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#642 of 1400 by thoon Apr 21, 2004 (9:38 am)
Why doesn't everyone on this board with a 2004 Highlander with towing package just file a class action law suit against Toyota together? Replies to this message: apop (Apr 21, 2004 10:51 am)
#643 of 1400 Re: [thoon #642] by apop Apr 21, 2004 (10:51 am)
Replying to: thoon (Apr 21, 2004 9:38 am) For the money involved, I don't think it would be practical to file a class action suit. If a lawyer were even to take the case, his fee would wind up taking just about all of any judgement we might be able to get. I, for one, would be happy to get my $40 refunded. I think Toyota ought to volunteer to pay for the harness and installation as a matter of good customer relations.
#644 of 1400 Tint by 2003tls Apr 21, 2004 (2:05 pm)
Has anyone here tinted their Highlander if it already has the Privacy glass? Do you just get the front side windows done? How does it look?
#645 of 1400 Re: Tint by grapevinetx Apr 21, 2004 (5:02 pm)
Mine has privacy glass and I had tint, lighter than the privacy glass, added to just the front sides. I think it looks OK, better than with no tint on the front. I would have preferred to tint the front as dark as the privacy glass, but Smokey would object. You have to check your state regs. A lot of states frown on front tint that is as dark as the privacy glass (which isn't even all that dark IMO).
#646 of 1400 Re: Re: Hitch for 2004 Highlander [hljoe #637] by corner_kick Apr 23, 2004 (5:49 am)
Replying to: hljoe (Apr 12, 2004 2:55 pm) How does one access this mystery black box? What inside panel must be removed? It sounds from the various posts I've read that toyota move this "mystery box" around.   Has anyone found a good hitch that doesn't have that bulky loop that goes around the muffler? Has anyone tired a 2003 model hitch does to see if it would fit (assuming no 3rd row seats)? Replies to this message: apop (Apr 23, 2004 10:45 am) corner_kick (Apr 26, 2004 5:51 am) apop (Apr 26, 2004 11:57 am) and 1 more...
#647 of 1400 Re: Re: Hitch for 2004 Highlander [corner_kick #646] by apop Apr 23, 2004 (10:45 am)
Replying to: corner_kick (Apr 23, 2004 5:49 am) As far as I can see, there is no "black box" on the '04 Highlander, at least on the Ltd with the third row of seats. There are three panels that must be removed. The panel covering the latch that the rear door fastens to and the panels on the floor on each side of the aforementioned panel need to be removed. There are a few threaded knobs and spring loaded fasteners that need to be located and removed. Also, the two little doors that provide access to the taillights need to come off. The Toyota connectors to the taillights are unplugged, the new harness is plugged in and the original Toyota connectors are plugged back in to the backside of the newly installed harness plugs. There is a hole in the body on the drivers side through which the harness is fed and then routed to the hitch.   Installing the harness only takes 30 or so minutes and is straightforward.   I bought a Hidden Hitch hitch that I believe fits all model year Highlanders. It is bulky and somewhat unsightly. Replies to this message: corner_kick (Apr 26, 2004 5:51 am) apop (Apr 26, 2004 11:57 am) ronm2 (Apr 30, 2005 8:48 pm)
#648 of 1400 Re: Re: Hitch for 2004 Highlander [apop #647] by corner_kick Apr 26, 2004 (5:51 am)
Replying to: apop (Apr 23, 2004 10:45 am) If one buys the Toyota converter and connectors - I assume you had to buy the converter and harness, are there instructions provide (similar to what you provided - I'm a very visual person)? What about an aftermarket converter and harness say from Hidden Hitch? From crawling under my '04 non-Ltd, w/out the 3rd row seating, and searching the entire undercarriage, I agree, there is NO BLACK BOX to plug anything into. I'm I missing something or as stated by "apop" there isn't a black box on the "04s to simply plug into ? Replies to this message: apop (Apr 26, 2004 11:57 am) ronm2 (Apr 30, 2005 8:48 pm)
#649 of 1400 Re: Re: Hitch for 2004 Highlander [corner_kick #648] by apop Apr 26, 2004 (11:57 am)
Replying to: corner_kick (Apr 26, 2004 5:51 am) The best I can tell, there are no aftermarket converter/harness units available for the '04 yet. I've spoken with Hidden Hitch, etrailer.com, and Drawtite who all confirm this. The Toyota unit seems to be the only show in town at this time.   The harness I bought from my local Toyota dealer did not have instructions included but the package was torn and I think they might have been removed by someone else. A prior post did state that instructions were included in the package. Replies to this message: ronm2 (Apr 30, 2005 8:48 pm)
#650 of 1400 Tint by 2003tls Apr 30, 2004 (2:27 pm)
Thanks for the comment. I am going to tint my front side windows. Here in Hawaii, they allow 35% tint, which isn't as dark as the privacy glass but is better than nothing!
#651 of 1400 Installing a spoiler on Highlander by paulred May 25, 2004 (12:15 pm)
I just purchased a Highlander from a local dealer but wanted the spoiler....he charged me about $350 to add it and said it would take 2-3 days. Question: Is this going to be as 'permanent' as the factory installed one? Of course I asked this question and they said yes but can I really trust them? Replies to this message: steveg44 (May 25, 2004 5:48 pm) paulred (May 26, 2004 4:52 am) corner_kick (May 28, 2004 11:57 am)

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