Roof Carrier Bracket Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Sunroof seaming welt (vehicles with sunroof)
b. Front scuff plate.
c. Rear scuff plate.
d. A-pillar trim.
e. B-pillar lower trim.
f. Upper anchor of the front seat belt installation bolt.
g. B-pillar upper trim.
h. Rear seat cushion.
i. Tire house trim.
j. C-pillar trim.
k. Map light.
l. Sunvisor.
m. Assist handle.
n. Headliner.
3. Remove the nuts.
4. Remove the roof carrier bracket.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:Install the roof carrier bracket so that the arrow on it faces inward.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Sunroof seaming welt (vehicles with sunroof)
b. Front scuff plate.
c. Rear scuff plate.
d. A-pillar trim.
e. B-pillar lower trim.
f. Upper anchor of the front seat belt installation bolt.
g. B-pillar upper trim.
h. Rear seat cushion.
i. Tire house trim.
j. Trunk side upper trim.
k. C-pillar trim.
l. Map light.
m. Sunvisor.
n. Assist handle.
o. Headliner.
3. Remove the nuts.
4. Remove the roof carrier bracket.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:Install the roof carrier bracket so that the arrow on it faces inward.
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