Removal Procedure
- Mark the location of the luggage carrier slats on the roof with masking tape.
- Use tape to protect the mounting surface during removal.
- To remove the luggage carrier slats, heat the slats using J 25070 . Apply heat in a circular motion for 30 seconds.
- Use a plastic, flat-bladed tool to lift or remove the slats from the vehicle.
- Remove the luggage carrier slats from the vehicle.
- When replacing the slats, remove all of the adhesive using a 3M™ Scotch Brite molding adhesive remover disk, 3M™ P/N 07501 or equivalent.
NOTE:
Use a plastic, flat-bladed tool to prevent paint damage when removing an emblem/name plate.