Vibe L4-1.8L VIN L (2003)
Luggage Rack: Service and Repair
Luggage Carrier Replacement
Luggage Carrier Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the luggage carrier crossrails, if necessary. Refer to Luggage Carrier Cross Rail Replacement (See: Luggage Carrier Cross Rail
Replacement) .
2. Using a flat bladed tool, remove the luggage carrier side rail caps (1) from the luggage carrier side rail (6).
3. Remove the 4 bolts (2) that retain the luggage carrier side rail (6).
4. Using a flat bladed tool, disengage the plastic retainers (9) and remove the luggage carrier side rail (6) from the roof.
5. Repeat the procedure to remove the second luggage carrier side rail, if necessary.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the luggage carrier side rail (6) to the roof, push down until the 3 plastic retainers (9) engage.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
2. Install the 4 bolts (2).
Tighten the luggage carrier side rail mounting bolts to 16 N.m (11 lb ft).
3. Install the luggage carrier side rail caps (1) to the luggage carrier side rail (6), make sure the plastic retainers (7) are fully engaged.
4. Install the luggage carrier crossrails (1), if removed. Refer to Luggage Carrier Cross Rail Replacement (See: Luggage Carrier Cross Rail
Replacement) .
5. Repeat the procedure to install the second luggage carrier side rail, if removed.