06 Outback roof rail loose

matt462 · Post by **matt462** » Sat Jun 22, 2013 5:37 pm

Hi all,

I have a 2006 outback and the roof rack rail on the front passenger side has developed a rattle. If try to lift the cross bar I notice the rail move slightly.

If there a way I can tighten the rail mount point ?

Thanks for your help

Matt

Gannon · Post by **Gannon** » Sun Jun 23, 2013 7:59 am

I think you will have to remove the roof lining to get to the bolts to tighten it

60766244 · Post by **60766244** » Sun Jun 23, 2013 11:02 pm

Gannon wrote:I think you will have to remove the roof lining to get to the bolts to tighten it

This +1 I had the same issue on my Forester. Replaced the original nuts with Nylocs and threadlocker glue.

Be sure to clean out any gunk that may have gotten under it and on the roof so as to not allow any chances for rust. Mine has a rubber seal that had gone too so I fixed it with some black silicone. (Wear gloves, black silicone stains your hands like crazy)

matt462 · Post by **matt462** » Mon Jun 24, 2013 10:15 am

Hi guys,

Thanks for your help. I was hoping for something that didn't involve removing the roof liner. Not sure I'm up for that. May need to pay someone to look at it.

Cheers

Matt