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Luggage Carrier Replacement




Luggage Carrier Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the luggage carrier crossrails (1). Refer to Luggage Carrier Cross Rail Replacement (Luggage Carrier Cross Rail Replacement).
2. Remove the luggage carrier side rail caps (1) from the luggage carrier side rail (2).
3. Remove collar (3) from luggage carrier side rail caps (1).
4. Remove the 4 nuts that retain the luggage carrier side rail (2).
5. Remove the luggage carrier side rail (2) from the roof (4).
6. Remove the luggage carrier side rail base seals (5), if necessary.
7. Repeat the procedure to remove the second luggage carrier side rail, if necessary.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the luggage carrier side rail base seals (5), if removed.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

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

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

3. Install new luggage carrier side rail cap collar (3) to the luggage carrier side rail cap (1).
4. Install the luggage carrier side rail caps (1) to the luggage carrier side rail (2).
5. Repeat the procedure to install the second luggage carrier side rail, if removed.
6. Install the luggage carrier crossrails (1). Refer to Luggage Carrier Cross Rail Replacement (Luggage Carrier Cross Rail Replacement).