GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 1999 🢒 Safari - 2WD 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Roof 🢒 Luggage Carrier Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 297648 Size: SH
  1. Remove the rubber side rail cap from the center support.
  2. Remove the bolts from the center supports.
  3. Remove the bolts from the end supports.
  4. Remove the luggage carrier as an assembly from the roof with an assistant.
  5. Remove the side rail support gaskets.

    6. Object Number: 297636 Size: MH
  6. Remove the screws from the side rail supports.
  7. Remove the side rail supports from the side rails.
  8. Remove the screws from the cross rails.
  9. Remove the cross rails from the sliders.
  10. Remove the screws from the sliders and the lock plates.
  11. Remove the sliders from the slots in the side rails.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 297636 Size: MH
  1. Install the sliders into the slots in the side rails.
  2. Install the screws into the sliders and the lock plates.
  3. Install the cross rails onto the sliders.

    4. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  4. Install the screws to the cross rails.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  5. Install the side rail supports to the side rails.
  6. Install the screws to the side rail supports.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  7. Install the side rail support gaskets to the roof.
  8. Install the luggage carrier as an assembly onto the roof with an assistant.
  9. Install the screws to the end supports.

    10. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 3 N·m (27 lb in).

  10. Install the screws into the center supports.

    11. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 3 N·m (27 lb in).

  11. Install the rubber side rail cap onto the center support.