Hi. Slightly odd question, but could anyone tell me what parts I would need to get from LR to remove some roof bars on my FL2 '57 XS (no sunroof). I bought it a couple of weeks ago and want them off. I understand there is mor to it than simply removing the bars.
Thanks

Reference SSM40669

Freelander 2

Roof Rails - Roof Trim Replacements

Cat - Accessories

Issue - Replacement of plastic trim covers and rubber gaskets from roof rail kit LR007220 - complete kits being replaced to service lower level component parts

Cause - Lower level service parts required to service roof rail kit

Action - A serivce kit containing replacement trim covers and gaskets is noe available Part No. LR006610 Please use this service kit for replacement of any plastic/rubber trims. A new Roof Rail system does not need to be ordered for replacement parts.

So will that kit allow the bars to be removed and car returned to 'pre-roof bar state'. ie does the fixing kit fill and cover all the holes in the roof.

If you fitted them as per the instructions, good luck removing the anchor bolts... the adhesive sealer they use should be called "weld-all!"

But, yes, you should be able to return the car to the before-bar state that way.

Alternatively, you could find a plastic or rubber cap to seal the hole made in the trim.

Can I ask why you're taking them off? I like mine!

Just personal preference I suppose - plus I won't be using them that much. Thanks for the help.

Possibly because it's about £100.00 plus cheaper to go on a ferry, because with the roof rails it makes the car over 1.80 meters high. ( so you can't go up the ramp in the ferry thus they charge you more.

I was thinking of removing mine to save on fuel and ferry costs and noise, If we go to the South of France it would only take about 1 hour or so to save over £100.00. !
(I would cover the trims with black tape for the short time)

The only problem you can't bring a roof box full of wine back.

jp wrote:

Possibly because it's about £100.00 plus cheaper to go on a ferry, because with the roof rails it makes the car over 1.80 meters high. ( so you can't go up the ramp in the ferry thus they charge you more.

I was thinking of removing mine to save on fuel and ferry costs and noise, If we go to the South of France it would only take about 1 hour or so to save over £100.00. !
(I would cover the trims with black tape for the short time)

The only problem you can't bring a roof box full of wine back.

Just remove the spare and then there's loads of room for the wine  2002 Honda VFR800
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simont, That's not a bad Idea ??

IF you save 5 % in fuel by removing the roof rails over a 2500 mile round trip works out approx 16 liters or £22.00 ?? plus £100.00 on the ferry.

JP

Don't forget the weight saving of the spare at least one way !

On the return I'm sure you won't mind the extra from the alcohol. 2002 Honda VFR800
2002 Toyota Celica 140 Silver (mid life crisis - again!)
2007 FL2 GS Manual Army Reconnaissance Green + freel2.com sticker
2004 Toyota Celica 140 Black - Gone
2000 Toyota Celica 140 Silver - Gone
1998 Toyota Celica ST Pearl Green - Gone
1996 Nissan Primera 1.6 - Gone
1994 Rover Montego 1.6 Auto - Gone

I removed mine a few months ago - it took a couple of hours in total. You need the correct Torx (5mm?) head to undo the screws. Cost of the new pieces of trim was a little high, but it looks as if the rails had never been on, which was the point.

Before you fit the new trim, clean the gutters thoroughly to make sure the adhesive does its job... Freelander 2 TD4 HSE auto Tonga Green/Alpaca

jp wrote:

Possibly because it's about £100.00 plus cheaper to go on a ferry, because with the roof rails it makes the car over 1.80 meters high. ( so you can't go up the ramp in the ferry thus they charge you more.

I was thinking of removing mine to save on fuel and ferry costs and noise, If we go to the South of France it would only take about 1 hour or so to save over £100.00. !
(I would cover the trims with black tape for the short time)

The only problem you can't bring a roof box full of wine back.

Never been charged any amount extra to go on a ferry to cross the channel or in the Med to Corsica and Sardinia by any of the UK, French or Italian ferry companies we've used with just the roof rails attached.

Now if you have the ski rack attached or roof box etc - then yes you'll be charged extra.

adrian_fl2 wrote:

I removed mine a few months ago - it took a couple of hours in total. You need the correct Torx (5mm?) head to undo the screws. Cost of the new pieces of trim was a little high, but it looks as if the rails had never been on, which was the point.

Before you fit the new trim, clean the gutters thoroughly to make sure the adhesive does its job...

Has anyone removed the plastic strips that run the length of the roof rail tracks?
I want to know if there are suitable anchor points so I can manufacture my own roof racks. I don't like the aftermarket bars (like Whisbar) for a couple of reasons, predominantly the shallow length attainable.

Liberty555 wrote:

Can I ask why you're taking them off? I like mine!

You could always try letting some air out of your tyres to create less hight

This reminds me of an old joke:

A couple of guys in a van were driving around and had to drive through a small tunnel under a railway. But the truck was to high and got stuck. So the guys stepped out of the van and stepped back a few meters to assess the situation.

The one guy sais to the other: "what if we let some of the air out of the tyres".
The other one replies: "But we're stuck on top!"