Luggage / Roof Rack: Service and Repair

Roof Rail Replacement

Special Tools Required

- KTC Trim Tool Set SOJATP2014
*Available through the Acura Tool and Equipment Program; call 888-424-6857

NOTE:

- Take care not to scratch the covers, the roof rail, and the body.
- Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.

1. Pull the front cover (A) forward to release the tabs (B) (four places), the tabs (C), and the hook (D), then remove the cover from the front bracket (E) by pulling it up.






2. Pull the rear cover (A) rearward to release the tabs (B) (six places) and the tabs (C), then remove the cover from the rear bracket (D) by pulling it up.






3. Pry out the notches (A) with the appropriate trim tool, then remove the center cover (B) from the center bracket (C).






4. Remove the roof rail (A).

1. Remove the nuts securing the front bracket (B) and the rear bracket (C) to the body.

2. Remove the bolts securing the plate (D) on the rail to the center bracket (E).





5. Remove the nuts, then remove the center bracket (A) from the body.






6. If necessary, release the hook(s) (A), then remove the front pad (B) and the rear pad (C) from the brackets (D).

Front





Rear





7. If necessary, remove the center pad (A) from the center bracket (B).





8. Install the roof rail in the reverse order of removal, and make sure the tabs of the covers are installed securely.