Removing Locked Rhino-Rack Lock Core Number 012 Without a Key

Updated 03/11/2020 | Published 03/10/2020

Question:

I see they dont offer replacement locks. How do I remove the old lock core without a key to unlock it?

asked by: Ashlee T

Expert Reply:

Thanks for the photo, and what it seems to me when I zoomed in on the image was that your lock core read "012". I recommend taking a little closer look to verify this, but if it does say "012" you can get a new key, and new cores with Rhino-Rack Masterkey Lock Barrels # RRRK012-2.

Keys are not sold by themselves by Rhino-Rack, which is why this is the only way to get a key. If your Rhino-Rack roof rack is locked and it does not read "012" on the lock core, you would have to either call a locksmith to have them remove the cores, or to drill them out yourself, though this could cause irreparable damage.

expert reply by: Kyle S