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2nd Gen Sequoia: Rear liftgate window grinds, drops into the gate, or will not move

Checks, in order

  1. Listen and look
    Grinding or a pop while the glass moves means cable or track trouble. Pull the inner liftgate panel and look at the regulator tracks for rust and frayed cable.
    easy $ · under about $50
  2. Glass tabs
    If the glass has dropped, check the mounting tabs on the glass itself. Cracked tabs mean the glass needs replacing along with the regulator.
    medium $$ · about $50 to $500
  3. Replace the regulator
    The current OEM regulator with motor is 69850-0C062 (superseding -0C060), roughly $340–450. Budget about 2.5 hours, lubricate the tracks, and adjust the microswitch so the window stops correctly.
    medium $$ · about $50 to $500

Applies to: 2nd generation Sequoia, 2008 to 2022, with the 5.7L 3UR-FE V8 (most trucks) and the 4.6L 1UR-FE (2010–2012). It shares its engines, brakes and steering with the 2nd gen Tundra, so the engine items here match that truck. Rear air suspension items apply to the Platinum trim.

Tools and parts for these checks

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General guidance from owner experience. Confirm torque specs, fluid capacities and procedures in the factory service manual. Brakes, steering and anything structural: if in doubt, have a qualified shop inspect it before driving.