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Roof Rack

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Fig 1: Roof Rack Replacement Components With Torque Specifications
G06505859Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
ITEM DESCRIPTION

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 in illustration, RH similar.
  1. Remove the rear roof rack bolt cover.
    • Lift upward on the rear of the bolt cover and then pull rearward.
      Fig 2: Removing Rear Roof Rack Bolt Cover
      G06505860Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove the front roof rack bolt cover.
    • Lift upward on the front of the bolt cover and then pull forward.
      Fig 3: Removing Front Roof Rack Bolt Cover
      G06505861Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the 2 front roof rack bolts.
    • To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
      Fig 4: Locating Front Roof Rack Bolts
      G06505862Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the 2 rear roof rack bolts.
    • To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
      Fig 5: Locating Rear Roof Rack And Roof Rack Bolts
      G06505863Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. NOTE: The roof rack side rail has a tab located at the front of the ditch moulding and it is installed under the windshield moulding. When installing the roof rack side rail, start at the front of the vehicle and work toward the rear.
  6. Remove the roof rack side rail.
    • Start at the rear of the roof rack side rail working toward the front of the vehicle.
      Fig 6: Locating Roof Rack Side Rail
      G06505864Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. 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.