Removing and Installing

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Fig 1: Removing/Installing Roof Rack

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CAUTION: Use care when removing the roof rack bolt covers. The procedures must be followed to prevent damage to the bolt covers.

NOTE: The procedure to remove the roof rack bolt covers is the same for all of the covers. RH rear cover shown, all others similar.

Remove the rear roof rack bolt cover.
- Insert a flat-blade screwdriver into the slot on the cover.
- Lift up on the cover to disengage it from the clips.
- Remove the cover from the roof rack.
  
  Fig 2: Inserting Flat-Blade Screwdriver Into Slot On Cover
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Remove the front roof rack bolts.
- To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
  
  Fig 3: Removing Front Roof Rack Bolts
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Remove the rear roof rack bolt.
- To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 4: Removing Rear Roof Rack Bolt
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Remove the center roof rack bolt.
- To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 5: Removing Center Roof Rack Bolt
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Remove the roof rack rail.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.