Roof Rack: Removal

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HINT:

Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

REMOVE ROOF RACK SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY CENTER
1. Remove the 4 roof carrier caps and roof rack support center.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Roof Carrier Caps And Roof Rack Support Center
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REMOVE ROOF RACK BAR FRONT
1. Remove the 4 screws and roof rack bar.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Screws And Roof Rack Bar
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REMOVE ROOF RACK LEG COVER FRONT LH
1. Remove the leg cover.
  1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 claws.
    HINT:
    
    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
  2. Detach the rib from the bar.
    
    Fig 3: Identifying Roof Rack Leg Cover Front LH
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REMOVE ROOF RACK LEG COVER REAR LH
1. Remove the leg cover.
  1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 claws.
    HINT:
    
    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
  2. Detach the rib from the bar.
    
    Fig 4: Identifying Roof Rack Leg Cover Rear LH
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REMOVE ROOF RACK ASSEMBLY LH
Remove the 4 bolts and the roof rack.
REMOVE ROOF RACK LEG FRONT LH
1. Remove the 2 screws and roof rack leg front.
2. Remove the leg cushion front.
REMOVE ROOF RACK LEG REAR LH
1. Remove the 2 screws and roof rack leg rear.
2. Remove the leg cushion rear.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Roof Rack Leg Rear LH
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