undoing l series roof racks

indy · Post by **indy** » Tue Aug 16, 2011 4:37 pm

hey guys might seem like a silly question, but how the hell do you get the subaru roof racks off the l series? Im not sure if you need a special tool or something? Socket wont fit in, head of the nut looks a bit rounded, not sure if its from wear or its a special nut?
I feel stupid posting this lol, will try some ring spanners when i get my hand on them.
Ontop of the nut it has inscribed "10r"

RSR 555 · Post by **RSR 555** » Tue Aug 16, 2011 4:56 pm

They should have a torx bit security bolt holding a cover plate over the mounting bracket but if you had a picture then we could work through it.

sven '2' · Post by **sven '2'** » Tue Aug 16, 2011 5:29 pm

Any roof rack supplier will have the tool you need - about $5

In fact, here you go uncle

indy · Post by **indy** » Wed Aug 17, 2011 5:26 pm

Attached is my attempted picture of it, sorry its off a phone so quality isnt the best. Had a look at the tool, just wanted to make sure it would undo this. cheers.

RSR 555 · Post by **RSR 555** » Wed Aug 17, 2011 9:26 pm

Never seen one like that sorry

I don't think that's a Subaru bolt??

sven '2' · Post by **sven '2'** » Thu Aug 18, 2011 7:40 pm

sven '2' wrote:Any roof rack supplier will have the tool you need - about $5

In fact, here you go uncle

As before - just take your photo in - I have had both on my Ls over the years

2nd Hand Yank · Post by **2nd Hand Yank** » Thu Aug 18, 2011 9:44 pm

I have the exact same bolt on my roof rack...
Is that the picture I just posted last week?

I cannot move my roof rack bars either, but I want to.