Roof Rail Removal ????
11-17-2007, 10:37 PM
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'08 GL320 CDI, 2001 996 C4S
Has anyone successfully removed their GL's roof rails and found an MB part to fill the slots?
I realize the headliner probably has to come down to access all the bolts.
To me, roof rails scream "big SUV" just as sliding rear side doors shout "minivan". I'm not intending to hoist anything up on the roof, so I want them gone.
Hopefully, the highway "wind whistle" will disappear with them.
Any ideas?? Thanks in advance.
I realize the headliner probably has to come down to access all the bolts.
To me, roof rails scream "big SUV" just as sliding rear side doors shout "minivan". I'm not intending to hoist anything up on the roof, so I want them gone.
Hopefully, the highway "wind whistle" will disappear with them.
Any ideas?? Thanks in advance.
11-18-2007, 10:41 AM
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Yes you are right. The headliner has to come down. it is an ugly sight. I saw my GL 320 when they change my roof rails for damage on delivery.Not every dealership service knows how to do this. On my case they have to call I guess the manufacturing people on how to change the roof rails. They told me it was a 6-8 hour job good thing it was done under warranty. There's always the risk of ruining the headliner as well as all the electrical components with it.
