I suspect they are joined from under the roof. I could be wrong but when I parted out all the parts for someone that wanted to install one ( theirs didn't come with the roof rails) there was a set of nuts required and I was told the headliner had to be removed for installation. I'll try to find that thread and give you an idea of what's there...

 

Here is what makes up the roof rails...gives you an idea, and as stated above there are some nuts and was told the headliner needs to be removed, so I suspect they are under it.


Here is the info....

Side rails...

Left 63470-0E180
Right 63460-0E180

Cushions

Right front 63486-0E080
Left Front 63487-0E070
Right rear 63488-0E080
Left rear 63489-0E070

Then you need 6 seals 63437-0E0760
And 6 nuts 90178-08003

Just wondering, would a wrap work better since the paint peeled off?

 

I personally would NOT attempt to remove the roof Rails. They are bolted through the roof with a nut inside the cabin under the headliner. The roof rail seals the mounting holes. If you break that seal, you might have a leak. If you insisted on getting some water inside the car then you have to remove the headliner so that you can get to the nuts to unscrew the rails....

 

I did not attempt removing the roof rails. It seemed really bolted on. But on the older Lexus versions it's as easy as a little elbow grease and force to remove the clips as it is two pieces.

Not sure though.

 

I recently bought a 2016 RX350 and there appears to be pine needles and leaf debris sticking out from the edges of the roof rail trim... Does anyone know if these covers (silver) can be removed? I would like to take them off and clean under them.

 

They basically pop off, but you need specific instructions on where to attempt to pop it off. The clips fail if forced. Good luck.

 

Anyone know how to take the roof rails off a 2016? I see lots of videos on the previous generation. Wanted to wrap my roof.

 

Does anybody have any idea on how to remove the roof rack / rail on top of the 4RX?

Any help is appreciated, thank you in advance.

 

I think You have to remove most of your interior panels and the headliner to remove the roof rail from inside the car.. Then you might end up with leaks inside the car.

 

Any pics with them off? Must have visible holes.

 

Hello, I’m new to the group but definitely not new to the Lexus brand. I have owned 3 different GS models, RX350 and now an 2019 RX350L, premium package. I have always upgraded various accessories to my taste. I am in the process of creating my own black line edition. So far I have painted the front grill gloss black, install gloss black mirror caps, gloss black door handle covers, black running boards (aftermarket), 22 inch chrome aluminum lip with black/aluminum face.

I am looking for assistance on removing the roof rail to paint them gloss black. I have also ordered a gloss black trunk spoiler to complete my black line. Anyone know how to remove the rails? Hopefully, this does not involve removing the headliner.

Black Grill

22 inch XIX23, 265 40 22 Nitto NT420V

Running Boards

Black mirrors and door handle covers

 

Has anyone successfully been able to remove the roof rails on a 4th gen RX?

I’ve seen instructions on this site but that’s for an older generation. I’m wondering if it’s even worth it due to potential leaks.

 

Where did you get those black door handle covers? They look awesome.

 

You'll most likely have to remove the headliner, all headliner lights, sun visors, A pillar, B Pillar, c pillars, trunk side panels to get to the screws that hold the roof rail in place

 

Has anyone been successful at this yet?