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Luggage Carrier Replacement SUV

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the side rail covers by unclipping the covers from the side rails.

  2. Object Number: 797714  Size: SH
  3. Remove the cross rails by loosening the lock knobs on both ends. Slide the cross rails to the rear of vehicle to remove from the luggage carrier.
  4. Remove the clearance lamps from the side rails by removing the screw and lifting to disengage the locator tab.

  5. Object Number: 797716  Size: SH
  6. Remove the bolts from the side rails
  7. Remove the luggage carrier from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


Object Number: 1247570  Size: SH

Important: It is necessary to use the following alignment marks when aligning the front cross bar. Marks are located on the top surface of the passenger side roof rail, and should be aligned with the arrow (1) on the crossbar. All roof rack kits include a stop clip, which should be placed on the roof rail in the appropriate stop location. Failure to align to these marks could result in component interference and excessive wind noise.


Object Number: 1247569  Size: SH

On vehicles not equipped with sunroofs, align the front cross bar with the OnStar stop (1), located approximately 7.5 inches behind the front outer marking light.


Object Number: 1247573  Size: SH

On vehicles equipped with sunroofs, align the arrow on the cross bar with the sunroof stop (1), located approximately 20 inches rearward on the OnStar stop.

  1. Install the luggage carrier to the vehicle.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 797714  Size: SH
  3. Install the bolts to the side rails.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 9 N·m (7 lb ft).

  5. Install the clearance lamps to the side rails by inserting the locator tab and lowering into place, then insert the screw.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the screw to 3 N·m (26 lb in).


    Object Number: 797716  Size: SH
  7. Install the cross rails by sliding the cross rails from the rear of the vehicle. Tighten the lock knobs at the detent locator marks.
  8. Install the side rail covers by clipping the covers to the luggage carrier side rails.