Removing roof bars

[BikerGran]

Not sure if this is the right section but here goes.......
I want to take off my Thule roof bars as I've not used them in 3 years, but I have an idea that I read somewhere that plugs are needed for the screw holes, if that's right, does anyone know where I can get them from?

 

[OGII]

Hi
The normal transporter racks fit onto 10mm nuts held captive in holes in the roof. They need caps to stop water getting in.

On a Cali your roof bars should be fixed into the alloy channels on the roof with an inverted T fitting, there shouldn't be any holes left.

Hope this helps.

 

[BikerGran]

Thanks for that - I'll hang out of the bathroom window where I can look down on the Cali and check!

 

[Erbster]

I fit and remove my roof bars frequently. As said above, the Thule feet locate in the Cali roof channel, so no action on the Cali needed.


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[BikerGran]

Thanks. I poked my head out of the window and looked down on my Cali and yes, the feet are in the roof channel. So it only remains to ask - how do I (or my long-suffering son-in-law) remove them from there?

 

[OGII]

There is probably a key to remove plastic covers over the feet sections.

Taking the covers off will reveal the bolts with allen key heads. It's simple once you get started.

Have fun.

 

[Erbster]

Thanks. I poked my head out of the window and looked down on my Cali and yes, the feet are in the roof channel. So it only remains to ask - how do I (or my long-suffering son-in-law) remove them from there?

You need a Thule key. If you list yours, it’s easy to get another - there is a number on the lock. If you do have the key, all you need to remove the foot is a 10mm (IIRC) spanner


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