Removal Procedure

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Fig 1: Rear Rail Covers, Side Rail Assemblies & Roof

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Depress the tabs and remove rear rail covers (2).
Remove the rear support retainers.
Remove the rear supports and gaskets from the roof (3).

Fig 2: Cross Rail Assembly & Carrier Assembly

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Unlock the cross rails (2).
Slide the rear and front cross rails from the carrier assembly (1).
Remove the retainers from the side rails.
Remove the side rail assemblies from the roof.