Removal, Installation, Black Roof Bars

[KenP]

Ok, I finally got around to Line-Xing the roof cross bars. I dreaded taking these off because I cracked some plastic on the old truck.

Anyway, this was a lot easier. Start by removing the locks and then the rubber strip that goes across the top. Use a #20 Torx bit with an extension to get at the 4 mounting screws. Remove those and take the bar off. Pretty easy.

Take it to the local Line-X shop and have them do their job. When telling them how to do it, make sure you tell them NOT to Line-X the channel for the rubber strip. The bonding agent is not necessary, but I had it applied.

To reinstall, start with the rubber strip. If you've kept it in the house, warm, it will be easier to reapply. I thought it was a PITA.