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Roof Rack Assembly: Replacement

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NOTE:

Installation is in the reverse order of the removal. But the installation is indicated only when it has a point.

  1. REMOVE ROOF RACK LEG COVER FRONT LH 
      NOTE:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Fig 1: Removing Roof Rack Leg Cover Front LH
      G02814329Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Using the taped screwdriver, disengage the 4 claws and clip, and remove the leg cover.
  2. REMOVE ROOF RACK LEG COVER FRONT RH 
      NOTE:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    1. Using the taped screwdriver, disengage the 4 claws and clip, and remove the leg cover.
  3. REMOVE ROOF RACK LEG COVER REAR LH 
      NOTE:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    1. Using the taped screwdriver, disengage the 4 claws and clip, and remove the leg cover.
  4. REMOVE ROOF RACK LEG COVER REAR RH 
      NOTE:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Fig 2: Removing Roof Rack Leg Cover Rear RH
      G02814330Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Using the taped screwdriver, disengage the 4 claws and clip, and remove the leg cover.
  5. REMOVE ROOF RACK ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 4 bolts and the roof rack assembly.
      Fig 3: Removing Roof Rack Assembly
      G02814331Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. REMOVE ROOF RACK LEG FRONT LH 
    1. Remove the 2 screws and rack leg.
  7. REMOVE ROOF RACK LEG FRONT RH 
    1. Remove the 2 screws and rack leg.
  8. REMOVE ROOF RACK BAR JOINT 
    1. Using a Torx wrench (T25), remove the 8 screws the roof rack bar joint.
  9. INSTALL ROOF RACK ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using white gasoline, clean the bolt and thread.
    2. Apply adhesive to 2 or 3 threads of the bolt end.
      Fig 4: Applying Adhesive To Threads Of Bolt
      G02814332Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Adhesive: 

      Part No. 08833-00070, THREE BOND 1324 or equivalent 

    3. Install the roof rack assembly with the 4 bolts.
      Fig 5: Installing Roof Rack Assembly
      G02814333Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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