2001-2007 1st Gen Sequoia Rear Latch HACK

Howdy folks. This video is an easy hack that you need to know about if you have a 1st gen toyota sequoia with the rear latch handle issues. If you have any questions leave them in the comments! Cheers
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[@stpmon2604]

A 4” paint roller works perfect! The handle with the roller removed. Less than $5

[@paulc6317]

This is the best video in the history of Sequoia videos. Thank you

[@wasatchmotoco]

Wait till you see the real fix :) make sure and subscribe! :)

[@chriscornacchio1896]

this is awesome..my 56yr old body crawling into the back to pull the cable manually is such a pain in the butt!! cant wait to try this!!

[@bripro68]

This is the best video in all of social media combined. Thank you fine sir.

[@wasatchmotoco]

Check out my other video on the permanent solution, it’s even better :) and subscribe to our channel! Cheers man

[@garymack8070]

Thanks Dude . All your videos are super informative and helpful !

[@wasatchmotoco]

Thanks man!

[@mjben55]

Finally got it to work On my 03 sequoia!👍🏾

[@danmartin2047]

Worked Great!!

[@daveokeefe1407]

Excellent! Thanks for this..... It works great

[@barthglennh]

After replacing the handle multiple times on my 03 Sequoia, each time the handle worked for a while, however the lever pull still required a lot of pressure to unlock. I never thought to replace the cable. When I bought a new cable and handle from the dealer, it was a game changer. I can now open it with one finger. So replace the cable and this issue will go away.

[@ikennaihegbu7692]

Hmmm I think I am gonna try replacing the cable on mine

[@barthglennh]

I actually replaced the handle, latch and cable.

[@JujuBebop]

This worked for me one time. Couldn't do it a second time. Taking the cover off seems like it would allow a lot more dust into the hatch interior too. If you off-road a lot like I do, it could cause other issues. I think my dusty off-roading is what kept causing the latch to stick actually.

[@russellh22a]

this helped so much. i now have a zip tie to open my hatch lol

[@rogercollins2557]

How did you do it with zip tie? Mine is giving me problems and dk how to fix it

[@callmebigpapa]

Awesome ! I put a piece of rope around it and tuck in under the lip of the door, works also.

[@user-xj8oy1eu7o]

thanks for the tip

[@dthughes4]

Great tip! Thanks for making the video

[@wasatchmotoco]

Of course. If you haven’t seen the latch that bypasses the factory one check out Airdownadventures on Instagram. I’ll have a video on it tomorrow on the install. It’s brilliant!

[@dthughes4]

@@wasatchmotoco looking forward to it. As soon as I saw it on his stories I instantly wanted to do it!

[@pauliescott]

I have been through this twice. The dust cover is needed to prevent a ton of road dirt from getting in there. I removed one and the dirt really found its way in there and froze the latch, big time. If the cover is there, you ain't getting this trick to work. If it is not there , the dirt will get in .

[@FuelBludded]

Thank you!

[@BrandonScales]

i love this idea. however. how can i get the hatch open now that my cable just broke. i have a similar set up as you and am not sure i can even get the cover off from the inside in the first place

[@candyapplez3438]

Thanks

[@y0jene]

Thank u sooo match bro , I'm trying open it but the handle is broken and lock is broken

[@95thousandroses]

This is great. I was wondering what the hell I'm going to do if I'm out of town and my latch breaks. I also have boxes in the back which would make it a huge pita

[@wasatchmotoco]

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[@user-dv7nk7hy3f]

​@wasatchmotoco $45 for a $2 piece of metal?

[@tn2378]

Can you post the oem latches that you installed on your truck? Thanks

[@intakeservicesinc]

does it work to get into the trunk in the first place without taking out that cover?

[@adventuretrails1ato]

Here it is. I finally arrived at the broken handle.

[@wasatchmotoco]

Of the 5 years of owning mine I had the handle issue, and replaced it with oem and haven’t had a problem since. Hope this video was helpful to you!

[@tylergray6308]

If the plastic is there then you can't do this.. so I'm guessing this is after you have gotten it open . Or fixed

[@jack.powe1110]

How can I remove the dust cap if my latch won’t open

[@movieforge01]

I'm assuming it doesn't work without removing the plastic piece first?

[@sorrellsmatt]

Coat hanger work?

[@mardinoetling7871]

My problem turned out to be a very dirty sticky latch. I sprayed some penetrating fluid up under and, voila, it opened no problem...

[@sterlingchristy2107]

Thks again cause my door got stuck and i try that trick and it wk

[@wasatchmotoco]

Awesome!! Glad it helped you out. Make sure and subscribe to our channel for more helpful videos! Cheers

[@sterlingchristy2107]

@@wasatchmotoco Already did that.

[@titusmaldonado2556]

How many miles does your sequoia have I just bought a 04 from original owner and it has 193k just trying to get a idea if that's not to many miles for a sequoia

[@frankrogers5120]

I got a 03 Toyota sequoia with 283000 miles I had it 6 years and I like it runs great

[@jack.powe1110]

I have an 04 and it has 240k on it and runs fine