I used my thule rapid system roof bars roofracks for the first time today and decided to video how easy they are to remove.
How to remove thule roof rack without key.
There should be a 4 digit number stamped on the locks.
Remove the plastic lock cap and expose the metal key hole and lock barrel.
As such they use thule locks.
I remember when i first got started on e30 s i took like an hour to remove a fucking steering wheel because the column was locked.
You should feel.
The votex roof rack is made by thule specifically for volkswagen.
Remove the thule cargo box from the rack and roof of the vehicle.
Remove the plastic plugs covering the locks with a flat head screwdriver.
Set the box on a flat working surface.
Then the junkyard closed and i had to.
If possible turn the mechanism so the top slotted face of the cylinder is facing down so that.
Unlock the outer housing or lockable knob at the base of the feet using the thule key that came with the set.
With the lock number above insert screwdriver in the lock as deep as it will go.
Theirs thule 300 roof rack at the junkyard on an e30 with a fairing.
Some thule roof rack systems do not have locks or come with keys.
Wiggle the key more vigorously and tap on the cylinder with the locking key perhaps while pulling it out.
If i dont get this thing off someones gona take it.
Position the drill bit into the dead center of the metal barrel.
Removing a lock cylinder with a master key.
It took me about as long to f.
Spray wd 40 around the edge of the cylinder.
Carefully bore out the lock cylinder.