Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Aztek and 2003 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the luggage carrier side rail trim covers from the rear of the rails.

Fig 1: Removing Luggage Carrier Side Rail Trim Covers From Rear Of Rails
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Lift up the levers on the luggage carrier cross rails to unlock them from the side rails.
Remove the luggage carrier cross rails from the side rails by sliding them rearward.

Fig 2: Removing Luggage Carrier Cross Rails From Side Rails
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Remove the luggage carrier side rail screws from the side rails.
Remove the luggage carrier side rails from the roof.

Fig 3: Removing Luggage Carrier Side Rails Screws From Side Rails
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