How To Remove Roof Rack 4runner
You want to start with the end closest to the rail.
How to remove roof rack 4runner. The 4 moldings 4 brackets and 8 bolts are what you need if you choose to remove your roof rack. I found that tapping the end of the tool with my palm was enough pressure to get the first end popped up. So rather than some vague descriptions here are the detailed steps on removing the 5th generation roof rack. Now you can loosen the crossbars one at a time and slide them out the back end of the roof rack.
Please be careful while doing this do not apply too much pressure in the downward motion to dent your car. Pull those plugs out the back of each side piece they sit in the track that the crossbars slide in. There are rubber stoppers that slide in the. 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.
Step one of the two part series. Thank you for wat. With the caps off use a 12mm socket to loosen and remove the two bolts on all four corners. Roof rack removal install.
Using a flathead screwdriver gently ply off the caps on each of the four corners. 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. You will see the bolts that hold it to the roof. When installing a new rack make sure to seal the bolt thread adn holes with silicon.
Unclip the end caps on both the frotn and back on both rails. Teh repair manual is a sticky thread in this section adn shows how to unclip the end caps. 4pcs part 75596 35030 roof plastic covers the whole roof rack delete kit comes with the parts listed. This video is about removing roof rack off of a 2015 toyota 4runner trd pro.