I had the oem rack thule rail and installation was easy without any problems i don t like the bmw rails since the design was not that great.
How to install roof rack bmw e46.
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Roof bar kit includes special wrench which is a dual purpose tool used for coded screws and allen bolts.
Choose an aerodynamic roof rack for superior performance and a sleek style that matches the look of your car.
Open all four gutter flaps located at each corner of vehicle roof with a special gutter opener.
These are aluminum but tend to fade from their origi.
Hey guys here is a look at e90 e92 roof rack set up on a e46.
For more heavy duty or occasional use you can go for square load bars of galvanized plastic coated steel.
But i could not find any videos so i decided to make my own for the community.
Very simple an straight forward install.
For removal all you need to unscrew the four screws and that is all quite simple and there is a gap between the rack roof itself this to prevent scratch damage to your vehicle.
How to remove and reinstall the roof rack trim moulding which runs the length of the roof on both sides.
I had the oem rack thule rail and installation was easy without any problems i don t like the bmw rails since the design was not that great.
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What s more our roof racks are also the perfect base for adding stylish carriers or boxes on to your bmw.
How to retrofit roofrails to your bmw e46 touring.