I could not figure out how to to remove the cross bar from the used pontiac vibe i bought.
How to remove roof cross bars on silhouette montana.
I ve checked the manual google youtube everything and i can t find instructions anywhere.
Slide the crossbar to the very back of the roof rack.
You then flip it upside down and remove the bolts from the cross bars.
I ve got a very strong offer on a 2016 xle but it has the roof rack crossbars that my wife and i don t particularly like the look of.
Do not drive with excessive speed when carrying on the roof.
This feels like a dumb question but i m trying to install my honda cross bars on my roof rails but can t figure out how to remove the rear roof rail covers.
The printed instructions that came with the bars are worthless.
Reverse these steps to reinstall the crossbars.
Discussion starter 1 apr 22 2016.
Slide the crossbar off the roof rack.
Just bought another vibe this time a 2008 used of course.
The screws are underneath the headliner inside the vehicle.
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Removing roof rack cross bars.
If you re in the same boat my one minute video will save the day.
Remove the end cap.
See the pics below.
As you all know cross bars don t come included since 2005.
Using a long flathead screwdriver or a similar tool press on the metal tongue inside the end cap on the end of the rail.
First of all huge thanks for this article.
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The rails appear to be bolted on you can see the mounting inside the rail with the cross bars covers removed.
Do not use automated carwashes with the cross bars fitted.
Ok you have to remove the rack from the roof.
Do not exceed gross vehicle weight when carrying on the roof.
Repeat these steps for the second crossbar.
Do not overload the cross bars.
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Upgrade your silhouette so.
Do not load cargo or accessories outside of the cross bar width.
So since our 2003 would no longer be used to carry the vacation cargo box i swapped it from the 03 to.
Without it i never would have attempted to remove the bars the full story.