Just removed the roof rail cross bars… (1 Viewer)

[INGX550]

For the love of Pete! I can't get the plastic covers off. Well, I actually got one off but it came at the price of damaging it. I had the GX in for the 10,000 mile service today and asked them to show me how it is done. They were also not able to get them off...even with a trim tool. They wanted me to set up a new appointment so that if they break them, they would get replaced at no charge. I have two requests.
1. Please post a picture of the trim tool that came with your GX. I have the torque wrench and plastic covers but did not see the trim tool.
2. Post a video of yourself using the tool to take the cover off.

I know these are big asks, so for your trouble, I'll buy you a beer next time you are in Minneapolis. And you can also know that my family will think of you each time we hit the freeway with out the extra wind noise that the cross bars generate.

I am having this same issue. Did you ever get the caps off?

 

[Jay550]

I have not. The one I damaged flew off somewhere on the road. I plan to have dealership show me next time I'm in for service. I'm not 100% certain they will be successful since they already tried once.

 

[INGX550]

Got it! I want to take them off to reduce the wind noise. It is a lot!

 

[CaryGX550]

I have not. The one I damaged flew off somewhere on the road. I plan to have dealership show me next time I'm in for service. I'm not 100% certain they will be successful since they already tried once.

@Jay550 Are you planning to put them back on? I used a trim tool to pry them off (they slide off towards you). Broke a small tab on one of the covers but they all came off. I don't plan on using them again so I didn't really care, but maybe you do.

 

[INGX550]

@Jay550 Are you planning to put them back on? I used a trim tool to pry them off (they slide off towards you). Broke a small tab on one of the covers but they all came off. I don't plan on using them again so I didn't really care, but maybe you do.

I am not planning on putting them on. Where did you insert the trim tool? THANK YOU!

 

[CaryGX550]

I am not planning on putting them on. Where did you insert the trim tool? THANK YOU!

I am not planning on putting them on. Where did you insert the trim tool? THANK YOU!

This is the post I was looking for earlier, I used the recommendations there to get mine off.

 

[PKTGX]

This is the post I was looking for earlier, I used the recommendations there to get mine off.

Hi. What does the roof rail look like after taking the cross bars off? Nothing to seal or cover? I am planning on removing mine. I have no use for them. Do you have recommendation on their removal? I'm assuming the hardest part is to remove the covers and then simply undo the 4 bolts on each bars? Your advice is appreciated. Thanks!

 

[incognito.gx]

Yeah I haven’t noticed the noise too much on mine. Figured any noise was because of the windshield.

Really? Mine definitely make a distinct howling sound esp at higher speeds

 

[thoff25]

Any mpg increase without the rails?

 

[DPinDC]

Mine came with the tools along with plastic inserts to cover and blend the gap with the rest of the base.

 

[nmazz22]

Really? Mine definitely make a distinct howling sound esp at higher speeds

Do you have the cross bars or just the OT rack?

 

[incognito.gx]

Do you have the cross bars or just the OT rack?

OEM cross bars. Def a humming sound at higher speeds

 

[nmazz22]

OEM cross bars. Def a humming sound at higher speeds

Interesting I might take mine off and see if I notice a difference.

 

[incognito.gx]

Interesting I might take mine off and see if I notice a difference.

So, you are saying you don’t hear anything with them on?

 

[nmazz22]

Nothing that noticeable but I also don’t know any other way. I just crossed over 5k miles.

 

[noooooooo]

Mine came with the tools along with plastic inserts to cover and blend the gap with the rest of the base.

did the dealer keep the tools / plastic inserts in the trunk when you got the vehicle delivered?