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SUVs Lexus RX 300/330/350 How To Remove 2010 RX350 Roof Rack Cross Rails
22 messages, Last post on Dec 04, 2009 at 6:27 AM
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I just picked up the 2010 RX350 and asked the salesperson to provide the cross rails for the roof rack. I figured as long as I had the roof rack, I should also have a set of cross rails in case I need them in the future. I don't want to keep them on all the time, but can't figure out how to remove them. Does anyone know how to remove them? If you do, would you please share the procedure. Thanks, Wes |
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Replying to: wrahn (Jun 24, 2009 6:29 pm) Bill
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Thanks for the input, but it seems more difficult then it should be. First, I can't understand why an auto maker would sell a utility vehicle with a roof rack, without cross rails and then if you want them you have to pay extra. Second, once you have them you can't easily install or remove them as you want. I would rather not even have the roof rack, but since I do have it, it's useless unless I have the cross rails in case I need them. So I worked out a deal to get them, but I only want them on when I need them. I believe based on my interstate ride home yesterday the cross rails cause wind noise, so I want them stored off the RX until I need them. If I remember corectly my 2003 RX300 had cross rails that I could Install when I needed them. Thanks again, Wes
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Replying to: wrahn (Jun 25, 2009 10:22 am) |
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I went to the Lexus dealer and asked the service rep assistant how can I remove the crossbars and he told me the wrong procedure. Then he got a tech who indicated you remove the rear end caps. I told him I knew that, but couldn't remove them. I then said you have to pull them, but it didn't work. I then pull and twisted at the same time and it came up. It's easy once you get the technique down. The best way to describe it is to grasp the end cap with the right hand close to the rear of the end cap and your left hand next to your right hand while facing the car with you fingers spread on the back side and your thumb on the front side of the crossbar Squeeze the back side with your four fingers while pulling upward toward you carefully and the cap will loosen. If done correctly, it doesn't take a lot of effort. Once the cap is off, the loosened crossbars slide out the back of the rail. There is no other hardware to remove. When you replace them, the front tab is inserted into the rail and then you squeeze the cap as you lower the back end carefully. It will "snap" when it's in place. I was surprised how easy it was. At first I had tried to pull straight back, but the pull should be upward and toward you while squeezing the cap. Wes
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Replying to: billdav (Jun 25, 2009 8:24 am) anyone know how to remove the side rails i'll never use them & don't find them overly attractive
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Replying to: shanekennedy (Aug 03, 2009 6:56 am) Wes |
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Replying to: wrahn (Jun 24, 2009 6:29 pm) Thanks |
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| Mine are black. The car is white the roof racks are grey and the crossbars are black and they claim they have a design team. | |
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Replying to: wrahn (Jun 26, 2009 1:09 pm) |
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