Thule mounting rack systems attach to your vehicle s roof with a compression clamp system.
How to remove roof racks from car.
Remove the master key and try the locking key.
To remove the roof rack from your car you ll require a flat head screwdriver a wrench and a sturdy ladder.
Once the mounting screws are removed the roof rack is no longer fastened to the car.
You can remove the thule roof bars from your car truck or suv in a matter of minutes.
Reverse these steps to reinstall the crossbars.
With a minimum of tools installing a thule roof rack on your car roof is now quicker and easier than ever before.
Because of this simple design removing the rack is almost effortless.
Press your finger against the lock cylinder to keep it in place and use your other hand to pull out the master key.
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Once you ve done this a time or two most roof racks will only take about 5 15 minutes to remove.
First give them a good visual inspection to check for any corrosion.
Slide the crossbar off the roof rack.
Slide the crossbar to the very back of the roof rack.
Start by locating the point at which the rack attaches to your roof typically crossbars a side rail or a door jamb.
Thanks to the ingenious torque limiter key that clicks once it s properly tightened you can be sure of a safe and secure fit on your vehicle.
Once it s inserted fully a quarter turn clockwise should lock in place the mechanism for instance one of the four feet of a car roof rack.
Remove the end cap.
Using a long flathead screwdriver or a similar tool press on the metal tongue inside the end cap on the end of the rail.
Repeat these steps for the second crossbar.
Simply loosen both feet and lift your thule rack off the roof of.
User friendliness defines every thule product and our roof racks are no exception.
Most simply clamp around your side rails or door jamb and can be removed by loosening a few bolts.
Each siderail will have at least one screw on each end of the rail that secured the rack to your roof.
Then try using the locking key.
Any parts that are experiencing wear and tear will need to be replaced before putting the roof rack back onto the car or there is a risk of parts coming off and causing serious damage.
The next generation of roof racks.
Aftermarket roof racks are typically much easier to remove.
Constantly aiming at staying one step ahead and working closely together with the car industry thule introduces a new generation of roof rack systems.
Unscrew the mounting screws from the roof rack siderails with a philips screwdriver.