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Roof Rack / Rails, Replacing






Roof rack / rails, replacing

Removing roof rails




- Remove the front and rear covers by pulling the covers to the sides until the tab is released (3)
- Pull forwards.




- Remove the center cover by grasping the lower corner and pulling straight up and to the side (4).





Remove:
- Screw (1)
- Sealing washers (2).

Note! Sealing washers and screws must be replaced for reinstallation.

Installing roof rails
- Start by installing the center foot
- Tighten the screw. Tighten to 6 Nm.

Note! Check that the screw threads engage.

Note! Do not exceed the stated torque. The gasket may no longer seal correctly.

If the roof rails and load carriers have carried a heavy load: check the tightening torques.