Roof rail removal

Jars914 · 11-21-2019, 05:36 AM

I know i seen a couple members remove and install new roof rails, I was wondering if anyone knew of a detailed step by step. Would really like to remove my chrome roof rails for black. Thank you

menelaos · 11-21-2019, 06:29 AM

I think you can pry on the ends to remove.
It's a mod that I was entertaining but I may need extra storage space, so bought roof rack instead!

ComasF15 · 11-21-2019, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by menelaos

I think you can pry on the ends to remove.
It's a mod that I was entertaining but I may need extra storage space, so bought roof rack instead!

I've read about the installation on those cars that don't come factory equipped. It involves removing the head liner.

r33_RGSport · 11-21-2019, 09:26 AM

Headliners have to come down to undo the screws holding the roof rails.

Jars914 · 11-21-2019, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

Headliners have to come down to undo the screws holding the roof rails.

Last thing I. Want to mess up is my headliner lol may pay someone to do this, or just have the rails painted

menelaos · 11-21-2019, 09:48 AM

Wow...a lot of work!

r33_RGSport · 11-21-2019, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Jars914

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Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

Headliners have to come down to undo the screws holding the roof rails.

Last thing I. Want to mess up is my headliner lol may pay someone to do this, or just have the rails painted

Wrap. A lot of guys did a wrap.

Jars914 · 11-21-2019, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

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Originally Posted by Jars914

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Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

Headliners have to come down to undo the screws holding the roof rails.

Last thing I. Want to mess up is my headliner lol may pay someone to do this, or just have the rails painted

Wrap. A lot of guys did a wrap.

Yeah man I think that's the move

ComasF15 · 11-21-2019, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

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Originally Posted by Jars914

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Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

Headliners have to come down to undo the screws holding the roof rails.

Last thing I. Want to mess up is my headliner lol may pay someone to do this, or just have the rails painted

Wrap. A lot of guys did a wrap.

Agree. That's the wise thing to do. The wraps have gotten so good only you and your installer will know.

parkstr8 · 11-21-2019, 11:23 AM

I had mine wrapped gloss black...

beattiecj · 06-27-2023, 03:18 PM

Reviving this thread has could anyone share how to remove the headliner, found a good deal on black roof rails and would like to possibly attempt. Thanks!

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Roof rail removal

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