Roof Rack removal procedure
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While you have it all apart, do you see a way to get to the backlighting bulb for the PRNDL display on the gear shift? Just curious. Mine has been out and have not wanted to take apart even that much to check.
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You did a fantastic job taking everything out. I hope it all works out. I've been following this thread because I have the roof rack removal kit for my 450h. Now I'm not so sure I want to go through with it with all the snow and rain I get.
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You did a fantastic job taking everything out. I hope it all works out. I've been following this thread because I have the roof rack removal kit for my 450h. Now I'm not so sure I want to go through with it with all the snow and rain I get.
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If you have the Sewell kit you will be fine. Some teflon tape on the bolt threads is just added security. Have had my roof rack off for years now.
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Time to put some **** carpet in there ![Wink](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/wink.gif)
You did a fantastic job taking everything out. I hope it all works out. I've been following this thread because I have the roof rack removal kit for my 450h. Now I'm not so sure I want to go through with it with all the snow and rain I get.
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You did a fantastic job taking everything out. I hope it all works out. I've been following this thread because I have the roof rack removal kit for my 450h. Now I'm not so sure I want to go through with it with all the snow and rain I get.
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Provided the holes are all sealed up, then it shouldn't be a problem.
While you have it all apart, do you see a way to get to the backlighting bulb for the PRNDL display on the gear shift? Just curious. Mine has been out and have not wanted to take apart even that much to check.
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[QUOTE=draco;6895016]The water was from the 4 roof rack bolts as they were not sealed as well as I thought they were. Sunroof drain holes were checked by Lexus who advised that they were okay.
What is the proper way of sealing them by chance?
What is the proper way of sealing them by chance?
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The one piece is 1 piece so it's even height all the way through. Whereas with the sewell kit, the covers are slightly higher than the rest of the factory molding. Also some people like it to be one single piece without any gaps. I just order a single centre piece (that sits between the roof rack mounts) and cut it to fit. All one piece and only 3 joins (which really aren't visible).
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The one piece is 1 piece so it's even height all the way through. Whereas with the sewell kit, the covers are slightly higher than the rest of the factory molding. Also some people like it to be one single piece without any gaps. I just order a single centre piece (that sits between the roof rack mounts) and cut it to fit. All one piece and only 3 joins (which really aren't visible).
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From what I understand the Sewell molding kit has a replacement bracket that would replace the original bolts from the roof rack. I believe those that have used it have added teflon tape to the bolts to stop the water getting in. I think there are a few pictures further back in the thread that shows these brackets and what the cover would look like.
So irrespective of what you do, those holes have to be sealed one way or the other to stop water getting into the cabin.
So irrespective of what you do, those holes have to be sealed one way or the other to stop water getting into the cabin.
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From what I understand the Sewell molding kit has a replacement bracket that would replace the original bolts from the roof rack. I believe those that have used it have added teflon tape to the bolts to stop the water getting in. I think there are a few pictures further back in the thread that shows these brackets and what the cover would look like.
So irrespective of what you do, those holes have to be sealed one way or the other to stop water getting into the cabin.
So irrespective of what you do, those holes have to be sealed one way or the other to stop water getting into the cabin.
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If you are using the kit with the brackets and short plastic covers (The sewell kit or equivalent) then reinstalling the roof rack should be quite easy. The only likely issues would be if you lost the original bolts or seriously damaged the plastic end caps.
If you choose to install the full-length strips, that would require a bit more work to revert.
If you choose to install the full-length strips, that would require a bit more work to revert.