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Roof Rack

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Fig 1: Exploded View Of Roof Rack With Torque Specifications
GF0030675Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Item Part Number Description
1 551A92-3 Roof rack bolt cover rear (RH)
2 551A90-1 Roof rack bolt cover front (RH)
3 551A92-4 Roof rack bolt cover rear (LH)
4 551A90-2 Roof rack bolt cover front (LH)
5 W712668-S Roof rack bolts (8 required)
6 55128-8 Roof rack side rail (RH)
7 55128-9 Roof rack side rail (LH)
8 W712668-S Roof rack retainer bolts (2 required)
9 02684 Roof rack retainer (RH)
10 02684 Roof rack retainer (LH)
NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
  1. Remove the rear roof rack bolt cover.
    • Lift upward on the rear of the bolt cover and then pull rearward.
  2. Fig 2: Lifting Upward On Rear Of Bolt Cover & Pulling Rearward
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  3. Remove the front roof rack bolt cover.
    • Lift upward on the front of the bolt cover and then pull forward.
  4. Fig 3: Lifting Upward On Front Of Bolt Cover & Pulling Rearward
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  5. Remove the 2 front roof rack bolts.
    • To install, tighten to 6 N.m (53 lb-in).
  6. Fig 4: Identifying Front Roof Rack Bolts
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  7. Remove the 2 rear roof rack bolts.
    • To install, tighten to 6 N.m (53 lb-in).
  8. Fig 5: Identifying Rear Roof Rack Bolts
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    NOTE: The roof rack side rail has a tab located at the front of the ditch molding and it is installed under the windshield molding. When installing the roof rack side rail, start at the front of the vehicle and work toward the rear.
  9. Remove the roof rack side rail.
    • Start at the rear of the roof rack side rail working toward the front of the vehicle.
  10. Fig 6: Identifying Roof Rack Side Rail
    GF0030680Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    • The 4 roof rack bolts are installed in a specific order starting with the front bolt and working toward the rear of the vehicle. The bolts must be installed in that order to make sure the roof rack side rail is correctly aligned.