How to Install a Roof Rack on Your Toyota

In this video, see how to install a roof rack on your Toyota, which will be useful for luggage, sports equipment, or other loads. It also serves as a base for various accessories.

There are four installation points on the roof, which can be identified in the user and maintenance manual, located 14 inches from the front pillar and 18 inches from the rear. Clean the area inside the door frame to apply the protective film, then install the four rubber end caps by applying them to the ends of the rails on the underside of the roof rack, where the noise-reducing spoilers will also be applied; then push the cap onto each foot of the roof rack.

Now, apply the bars over the protections already fitted to the doors, insert the clamp and tighten it until you hear the click of the key. After applying a bit of liquid soap to reduce friction, install the rubber cover in the T-slot on each roof rack, cutting off the excess.

Finally, install the cover on each of the four clamps using the supplied key. The roof rack can support a maximum weight of 165 lbs, to be evenly distributed, and with luggage on the roof, do not exceed 75 mph. It is advisable to check every 62 miles that the luggage on the roof is securely fastened.

It is recommended to remove it before entering a car wash.