Installing roof rack bars

arniep · Post by **arniep** » Thu Aug 25, 2005 2:28 am

I just received a set of the roof rack bars from a group member. Would someone tell me how to install these on a 2005. It appears I must take the front black plastic caps off to allow the rails to slide in, but I don't see the way to do this. I took a hammer out of the equation early on! LOLThanks,Wayne

BlueCrush · Post by **BlueCrush** » Thu Aug 25, 2005 2:32 am

There is a few how-to's on this site. Just do a search and you'll find it.

joatmon · Post by **joatmon** » Thu Aug 25, 2005 3:03 am

http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=11484 is a good one

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Thu Aug 25, 2005 3:08 am

Interestingly enough, the service manual says just remove the tightening screws and lift the rails out (or drop in). Needless to say, that is not possible.

arniep · Post by **arniep** » Thu Aug 25, 2005 3:43 am

Who writes those manuals anyway?!!! I'd like to have one of there here when I am working on a car!I found the guide on the site. Not too bad of a job, once you know what to pull hard on without breaking something.Wayne

vibe-anator · Post by **vibe-anator** » Thu Aug 25, 2005 3:39 pm

when you re-installed the end caps, did they fit as tight as when you took them off?Mine are not as tight. did you use the first groove in the yellow button?no what I mean?????

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