Roof Railing, Removing And Installing: Installing
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Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:
-- Clean the threaded pin threads on the roof railing with a wire brush.
-- Check the seal for damage.
-- Carefully remove any remaining locking fluid from the nut threads that are installed with locking fluid using a thread tap. Otherwise the threaded pins could lock up when installed and break off when removed again.
-- Insert the roof railing with the alignment pin into the mount on the vehicle roof.
-- Install the nuts with locking fluid and tighten.