Roof Rail: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Lincoln Navigator. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

NOTE: RH side shown, LH side similar.

If equipped. Remove the bolts and the roof luggage carriers.
Torque: 36 lb.in (4.1 Nm)

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Using a non-marring trim tool, disengage retainer clips on the rear roof rail cover and remove the rear roof rail cover. Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

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Using a non-marring trim tool, disengage retainer clips on the front roof rail cover and remove the front roof rail cover. Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

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Using a non-marring trim removal tool, remove the roof ditch joint finisher. Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

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Remove the bolts and the roof ditch joint finisher fixing.
Torque: 36 lb.in (4.1 Nm)

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Remove the roof rail.
1. Remove the roof rail bolts.
  Torque: 36 lb.in (4.1 Nm)
2. Push the roof rail towards front and release from center support tabs.
3. Remove the roof rail.

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