For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

1. Remove the luggage carrier. Refer to Luggage Carrier Replacement .
2. Turn the luggage carrier upside down and place on a clean flat surface.
3. Remove the luggage carrier cross rail retaining screws.
4. Remove the luggage carrier cross rail from the luggage carrier side rails.

### Installation Procedure

1. Install the luggage carrier cross rail to the luggage carrier side rail.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

2. Install the luggage carrir cross rail retaining screws.

Tighten
Tighten the retaining screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

3. Install the luggage carrier. Refer to Luggage Carrier Replacement .