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How can you remove the roof rack on a Toyota Highlander?

I drive an older Toyota Highlander, and it has a roof rack that I’ve never used. I want to make the vehicle a bit more sleek by removing the roof rack rails, but I’m not sure how. Is there a way to remove the roof rack on my Highlander?

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Jack Walsh · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
If you have no use for the roof rack on your
Toyota Highlander
, removing it makes sense and will certainly make the vehicle sleeker. In fact, it may even slightly improve your gas mileage!
To remove the roof rack on a Toyota Highlander, you should:
  1. Locate the plastic caps at either end of the roof rack rails.
  2. Pry them off with a putty knife or something similar. If possible, use a plastic pry tool rather than a metal one to avoid scratching or cracking the caps.
  3. Remove the bolts and washers used to anchor the roof rack rails.
  4. Pull the roof rack rails off the vehicle.
Once removed, you’ll have the sleek, clean-cut look you were going for. Since you clearly care about your vehicle, you should have a
car insurance
policy to match.
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