[zpamg]

Hi all. Just bought a 2000 SE for the winter months so I could put my other car away for the snow.

It has the brush guard the roof rack and the tail light guards. I am thinking about taking off the roof rack and the brush guard as I do not know if I like the shape it adds to the car, nor do I offroad. Does anyone have instructions on how to do so? Does anyone want these parts? I'd rather do it myself then take it in to a mechanic. Any help would be appreciated, and if I can get them off the car let me know if you are interested in taking them off my hands. Thanks.

 

[rhino_ed]

where are you? I will take it all off and away for you at no cost

 

[zpamg]

Tri State area - live in Philadelphia. I know nothing about these vehicles - hence joining the forum. I pulled on the roof rack a little to see if it slid out, but it seems there is a lot more to that. I cannot find a google search on how to remove it. The bursh guarrd seems like its almost installed to the engine compartment.

 

[diff]

Darn, I just bought a rack on ebay. I have not put it on but I see a set screw [allen key] on the inside of each mount. It looks like releasing the allen screw will let the rack lift off. I PAID 33O US plus 70 to ship plus 70 cdn to get it here from RI. welcome to the site. I believe the original wrench came with the vehicle so you might find it in the tire well. Check site and posts. More info is on here somewhere.

 

[rhino_ed]

Well, it's a bit of a drive for me... but you shouldn't have a problem getting rid of parts like these. The roof rack seems fairly straight forward but you are right the brush gaurd is more work. Check out Rave at http://green-oval.com/joomla/index.php?option=com_docman&task=cat_view&gid=13&Itemid=29 Its CD 2.

 

[wilderflouge]

I am no help in offering instructions on how to remove the roof rack. I would be interested in buying it though. If you're thinking of getting rid of it once it's removed, please message me.

 

[LIRA]

One of the allen keys is a security key, it has a small recess in the end that fits over pip in the head of the bolt, if they are still the original bolts. You can probably buy a security allen key of the right size a good hardware shop.

 

[JeremyD]

Anyone know the part number for the roof rack rails that fit in the slots on the roof

 

[ferret]

if your not worried about theft you can grind the pin in the middle of the allen hole

 

[RRToadHall]

One of the allen keys is a security key, it has a small recess in the end that fits over pip in the head of the bolt, if they are still the original bolts. You can probably buy a security allen key of the right size a good hardware shop.

If all the bolts are factory they will all have the pin in the middle. The wrenches come with security license plate frame kits at most local auto stores in the US. I've posted the part number before so search should find it again.