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Instructions to Remove Roof Bars on a Volkswagen Touran

Model: Volkswagen Touran 1T, MK 1 - Years: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Part: Roof rack bars

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Today, you will learn how to remove the roof bars from a Volkswagen Touran by following these simple instructions. First, get inside the vehicle and remove the plastic caps marked airbag on the pillars using a thin lever; then unscrew the Torx screws located underneath with a T25 spanner.

At this point, remove the pillars and then the sun visors; now remove the roof handles by unscrewing the fixing screws, and also take out the seatbelt pillars. Finally, unscrew the fixing bolts of the roof bars to remove them!


Updated on 1 April 2026 by ScegliAuto


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