OEM roof rack removal ('05)

[tjquill]

I'm going to be helping someone pull the full OEM rack (rails and crossbars) off an '05. I haven't gotten to look at one yet and want to make sure I have whatever tools I will need. Any guidance or is it so straightforward that it isn't even worth describing? Do I have to pry off covers or anything, or are there just Allen bolts visible from above?

Thanks very much for any advice. TJ ('03)

 

[joey]

Factory rails, unless I am mistaken will require you to remove the headliner to remove.

 

[tjquill]

It was a piece of cake. As it turns out we just needed a hollow T40 driver, unbolted six of those, and lifted it off. Had it off and installed on my 03 in about 15 minutes once I had the right tool.

 

[chattyburn]

Hi, you just pull the ends angular plastic ends up and you can see the bols. I can't remember if they are allan key or star keys. Be carefull if they are stiff you coud end up turning the captive nuts and you eill be in trouble. Iloosened them and sprayed wd40 down the threads. Once off you can fit the caps over the holes, these are cheap from landrover.