How To Remove Roof Rack 4runner

Step one of the two part series.

How to remove roof rack 4runner.

Teh repair manual is a sticky thread in this section adn shows how to unclip the end caps. The kit fits toyota 4runner 2004 to 2018 and the rav4 2006 to 2017. Pry front section of roof rack end caps with plastic pry tools first start by placing your trim removal tools towards the center of your 4runner flat edge of end cap. When installing a new rack make sure to seal the bolt thread adn holes with silicon.

Roof rack removal install. 4pcs part 75596 35030 roof plastic covers the whole roof rack delete kit comes with the parts listed. Please be careful while doing this do not apply too much pressure in the downward motion to dent your car. Thank you for wat.

There are rubber stoppers that slide in the. Pull those plugs out the back of each side piece they sit in the track that the crossbars slide in. Unclip the end caps on both the frotn and back on both rails. You want to start with the end closest to the rail.

The bolts are necessary to securely fasten the roof panel clips for the. You will see the bolts that hold it to the roof. Using a flathead screwdriver gently ply off the caps on each of the four corners. Re the crossbars if you look at the back corner of each side on the inside there is custom sized rubber plug.

So rather than some vague descriptions here are the detailed steps on removing the 5th generation roof rack. With the caps off use a 12mm socket to loosen and remove the two bolts on all four corners. The 4 moldings 4 brackets and 8 bolts are what you need if you choose to remove your roof rack. Roof rack delete w pics i know this has been discussed in a few threads but i figured i would do a more detailed write up for those that have never ventured down that path.