Repair Procedures: Replacement

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CAUTION: Put on gloves to protect your hands.

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Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces without marring the surface.
Be careful not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

Remove the roof rack front cover and rear cover (A).

Fig 1: Removing Roof Rack Front Cover And Rear Cover
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Remove the roof rack cap (A).

Fig 2: Removing Roof Rack Cap
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Remove the roof rack assembly (A) after loosening the nuts.
Tightening Torque:

3.9 - 4.4 N.m (0.4 - 0.45 kgf.m, 2.9 - 3.3 lb.ft)

Fig 3: Removing Roof Rack Assembly Nuts
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Install in the reverse order of removal.

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Replace any damaged clips.