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How do you install a roof rack on a 2012 Honda Pilot?

I recently bought the parts for a roof rack from a yard sale, and I need some help with the installation. What’s the best way to install a roof rack on my 2012 Honda Pilot?

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Chloe Jenkins · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Adding a roof rack to your car is a great way to up the storage space without sacrificing any aesthetic appeal. Plus, it’s easy to do! Follow these steps to install a roof rack on your Honda Pilot:
    1. Open the trunk of your Honda Pilot.
    1. Locate the two plastic panels connecting the roof and the trunk. Gently pull them up.
    1. Close your trunk and continue to pull up the plastic panels along the roof of your Honda Pilot.
    1. Locate the hole markers on the plastic panels. They will look like circles with crosses in them.
    1. Use a drill to make a hole in the markers.
    1. Replace the panels.
    1. Slide the roof rack into the panel holes and screw them into place.
Hopefully, those steps will help you successfully install a roof rack on your Honda Pilot! Remember, your
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