How To Remove Thule Traverse Roof Rack

Once you start to do that the foot will start to come off and you can also pull the clip out from where it hooks onto the vehicle.

How to remove thule traverse roof rack.

Wiggle the key more vigorously and tap on the cylinder with the locking key perhaps while pulling it out. Thule mounting rack systems attach to your vehicle s roof with a compression clamp system. Removing a lock cylinder with a master key. Secures to roof with thule one key locks sold separately a kit based roof rack system.

If you choose a system with thule wingbar load bars the new quickaccess interface will allow you to install and remove your roof mounted accessories such as bike racks and roof boxes seamlessly in the t track. Simply loosen both feet and lift your thule rack off the roof of your vehicle to store or move it to another vehicle. The next generation of roof racks. Thule edge and thule evo.

Quick assembly and install with click in mounting brackets and no extra tools required. You can remove the thule roof bars from your car truck or suv in a matter of minutes. Because of this simple design removing the rack is almost effortless. I have included a picture showing the tool and bolt in the foot.

On the thule rapid traverse feet th480r you will need to open the cover and use the tool stored inside to loosen the lower most bolt. Patented clamping technology securely holds the rack to the vehicle. Spray wd 40 around the edge of the cylinder. Some like the thule aeroblade edge will require the removal of half a dozen or more the aeroblade requires 8 however some systems allow you to simply disconnect the roof rack feet from the fit kit and leave discreet components behind on your vehicle.

By jeffrey brian airman. Constantly aiming at staying one step ahead and working closely together with the car industry thule introduces a new generation of roof rack systems. Check the thule buyer s guide to find out which roof rack fits your car.