removing roof rack

[LightningExpo]

2001 expedition looking to remove the roof rack to give it a cleaner appereance.. anyone have any instructions? does it leave holes in the roof? if so what should i do to fill them. thanks

 

[ELVATO]

On mine, they were held by Torx screws (I think they were T20s). I think there's 4-5 per side.

This is what my roof looks like with the racks removed:


Yes, if you don't put the screws back in, there will be holes.

 

[LightningExpo]

thanks for your help

 

[LightningExpo]

hey elvato i just took mine off thanks for your help but did you put teflon tape or anything like that back around the screws because im a little worried about leaks or did you just put the screws back in? thanks

 

[ELVATO]

I just put the screws back on. I think the little black things are little washers, or something.

Then again, I'm sure the Teflon tape wouldn't hurt.

 

[gasouthernboy78]

how do you remove the front pieces that the front rails clamp into? do you have to hammer them out or what?

 

[98EXeb]

You could also leave the tracks of the rack there, just take off the cross bars. Thats how my EXP is. Just a thought!