Luggage / Roof Rack: Service and Repair

Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the rear roof spoiler. Service and Repair
3. Remove the headlining. Service and Repair
4. Remove the roof rail assembly.
- Remove the four fixing bolts and two fixing screws.
- Peel off the bonded portions with double-sided adhesive tape.

Installation
To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order, noting the following points:
1. Use a new double-sided adhesive tape whenever installing the tailgate protector. Using a white gasoline, clean the places in advance where a double-sided adhesive tape is affixed.
2. Tighten the roof rail assembly fixing bolts to the specified torque.
Torque: 10 Nm (87 lb.in)