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[Lincs Omega]

Hi, I have an omega estate (T reg) with roof rails and cross bars(vauxhall part) fitted but I want to remove the cross bars to get rid of the wind noise. I have been to the nearest dealer who had a look but couldn't help , they gave me the number for GM customer service who couldn't help either as the car was too old!! Any one have any experience of removing these ?

[rustym95]

need to take off the roof lining inside the car, at each side, and when done you will need to reseal it back on, allday job, had to take them off mine to clean and re-spray, made of alloy the holder are.

[MickAP]

need to take off the roof lining inside the car, at each side, and when done you will need to reseal it back on, allday job, had to take them off mine to clean and re-spray, made of alloy the holder are.

He just wants to remove the cross bars, not roof rails, as I read it.

Mick

[Simon72]

Can you see how they are clamped on?

Or is your problem the key is lost to the locking part?

[Welung666]

If they are genuine Vx cross bars them you need a long reach torx key. It goes in the hole on the end and loosens the clamp Have a look on eGay

[rustym95]

sorry wrong end off stick, just looked at pear at mates house, his are a lock key,  one little inch key, turn key 3times is locked in place 3 othere way unlocks. dont know if helps key hole on the side has a cover ove it.

[zirk]

If they are genuine Vx cross bars them you need a long reach torx key. It goes in the hole on the end and loosens the clamp Have a look on eGay

The Vx set I have has the the steel rod stuck in one off the plastic end caps, ie, pull the plastic cap away then unscrew, remove and do the other 3. If that makes sense.

[Lincs Omega]

Well guys, thanks to all of those who replied, just been out to the car with my tourch , pulled off the end cap to the bars inside was a torque nut , sprayed a splash of WD40 got my torque drive and hey presto it started to release the bar , Went around the other side did the same and the bar came off  Yes result! Why didn't I think of contacting the forum before !!  So thanks again chaps, much appreciated now I can drive in peace without the wind noise .

[Marks DTM Calib]

And it only takes about an hour or so to remove or re-fit the roof rails...(done a few on plods now including roof liners).

[rustym95]

And it only takes about an hour or so to remove or re-fit the roof rails...(done a few on plods now including roof liners).

was meaning the re-spray as well. and polish the alloy ends down so a clean spray.