Luggage / Roof Rack: Service and Repair

Luggage Carrier Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Turn the screw cover lock (1) to the unlocked position and lower the luggage carrier crossrail cover (2) on each side of the crossrail.




2. Turn the screw (1) counterclockwise on each side of the luggage carrier crossrail (2) in order to loosen the crossrail.




3. Remove the luggage carrier crossrails (1) from the luggage carrier side rails (2).




4. Remove the luggage carrier side rail caps (1) from the luggage carrier side rail (2).
5. Remove the 4 nuts which secure the luggage carrier side rail (2).
6. Remove the luggage carrier side rail (2) from the roof (3).
7. Remove the luggage carrier side rail base seals (4), if necessary.
8. Repeat the procedure to remove the second luggage carrier side rail, if necessary.



Installation Procedure





1. Install the luggage carrier side rail base seals (4), if removed.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

2. Install the luggage carrier side rail (2) to the roof (3). Secure the side rail with the 4 nuts.

Tighten the luggage carrier side rail mounting nuts to 7 N.m (62 lb in).

3. Install the luggage carrier side rail caps (1) to the luggage carrier side rail (2).
4. Repeat the procedure to install the second luggage carrier side rail, if removed.




5. Install the luggage carrier crossrails (1) to the luggage carrier side rails (2).




6. Turn the screw (1) clockwise on each side of the luggage carrier crossrail (3) in order to tighten the crossrail.
7. Close the luggage carrier crossrail cover (2) on each side and secure by turning the screw cover lock to the locked position.