To remove the thule bars unlock the bars at the base of each foot.
Removing thule roof bars.
Skeith5 you probably have the thule 450.
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Twist the knob on the foot counterclockwise to loosen the clamp.
The tools to install and remove the bars feet are included so put them in the glove box of the vehicle so they are ready to go when.
If possible turn the mechanism so the top slotted face of the cylinder is facing down so that gravity helps it to.
Spray wd 40 around the edge of the cylinder.
Reach across the roof to lift the bar straight up from the centre and set it to the side.
Open the doors on both sides of the vehicle below where the roof bar is mounted.
Wiggle the key more vigorously and tap on the cylinder with the locking key perhaps while pulling it out.
Removing the bars and feet from the roof of your 2015 toyota highlander will not be difficult at all.
Loosen it and then unhook the strap from the inner side of the foot and it should come off.
Lift each bar vertically and set it aside.
Wash the area to remove any residue and then remove the end caps from the feet of the bars.
If you choose a system with thule wingbar load bars the new quickaccess interface will allow you to install and remove your roof mounted accessories such as bike racks and roof boxes seamlessly in the t track.
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It took me about as long to f.
Twist the knob on the foot counterclockwise to loosen.
Pull the locked cover off and you ll see the screw right there.
That long rod that you mention is the tool to loosen the allen head screw that the locking mechanism covered.
If you have lost your thule control key aka master key this will show you how to remove and insert a locking core without using it.
How to remove thule roof bars step 1.
Unlock the outer housing or lockable knob at the base of the feet using the thule key that came with the set.
There are only a couple of fasteners per foot that you would need to remove to get everything off of the roof.