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Removing Cross Bars on Roof Rack 2011 RDX
7 messages, Last post on May 19, 2011 at 4:22 PM
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#1 of 7 Removing Cross Bars on Roof Rack 2011 RDX by drdk
Feb 01, 2011 (5:43 pm)
The cross bars on my roof rack interfere with my ski box. I can remove the cross bars, but the sliding retaining pieces the cross bars screw into can't be easily removed. Does anybody have a technique to remove these pieces from the roof rack?
- drr98 (Mar 31, 2011 4:57 am)
- drr98 (Apr 03, 2011 11:30 pm)
- drr98 (Apr 04, 2011 5:44 am)
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- drr98 (Apr 04, 2011 5:44 am)
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#2 of 7 Re: Removing Cross Bars on Roof Rack 2011 RDX [drdk] by drr98
Mar 31, 2011 (4:57 am)
Replying to: drdk (Feb 01, 2011 5:43 pm)
We just got our RDX last nite, and will have our rack installed as soon as it comes in. After that I should be able to see exactly what you are refering to. Check back soon...
#3 of 7 Re: Removing Cross Bars on Roof Rack 2011 RDX [drdk] by drr98
Apr 03, 2011 (11:30 pm)
Replying to: drdk (Feb 01, 2011 5:43 pm)
Here are the install instructions. You or someone you know may be able to remove the screws with the instructions here - just reverse them. http://acura.bernardiparts.com/Images/Install/2010_RDX_RoofRack_BII41800.pdf
- drr98 (Apr 04, 2011 5:44 am)
- drdk (Apr 27, 2011 6:04 pm)
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- drdk (Apr 27, 2011 6:04 pm)
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#4 of 7 Re: Removing Cross Bars on Roof Rack 2011 RDX [drr98] by drr98
Apr 04, 2011 (5:44 am)
Replying to: drr98 (Apr 03, 2011 11:30 pm)
It looks like those clips just slide to the end of the track and come off. See page 7, item 21...(their term-left and right holders, 4 total)
I'm guessing you got them off already.
- drdk (Apr 27, 2011 6:04 pm)
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#5 of 7 Re: Removing Cross Bars on Roof Rack 2011 RDX [drr98] by drdk
Apr 27, 2011 (6:04 pm)
Replying to: drr98 (Apr 04, 2011 5:44 am)
The clips don't just slide off unfortunately. When I bring the car in for its first oil change (I am at 40% now), I will have the dealer show me how to do it. He also said the clips should just slide out. I'll let you know how I make out.
- drr98 (May 17, 2011 3:33 pm)
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#6 of 7 Re: Removing Cross Bars on Roof Rack 2011 RDX [drdk] by drr98
May 17, 2011 (3:33 pm)
Replying to: drdk (Apr 27, 2011 6:04 pm)
One of the roof mounts, the part that bolts the side rails to the roof, has to come off, and then you slide the cross brace bracket off. Then put the roof mount back on and replace the fasteners. I am not happy with the factory rack. The front cross brace will not go forward all the way, making it very "unuseful". The diagram I posted for you makes it look like it goes forward all the way to the forward mounts (where the slot ends) but it is wider at the front and the cross bace only moves to about 2/3's forward.
- drdk (May 19, 2011 4:22 pm)
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#7 of 7 Re: Removing Cross Bars on Roof Rack 2011 RDX [drr98] by drdk
May 19, 2011 (4:22 pm)
Replying to: drr98 (May 17, 2011 3:33 pm)
Thanks for the help. I am not very happy with the roof rack either.
I have 30% left on my original oil. When I go in for the service, I will have the technicians show me how to remove the fasteners. I will post my findings after that first service.
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