Troubleshooting Thule Evo Raised Rail Feet Not Loosening For Roof Rails

Published 01/28/2022

Products Featured in This Question

Evo Raised Rail Feet for Thule Crossbars - Factory Raised Rails - Qty 4

(224)

$264.95

Replacement 4NM Torque Tool for Thule Evo Factory Raised Rail and Flush Rail Roof Racks - Qty 1

(16)

$33.26

Question:

The installer put the rack up on the car. Fast forward many months later, we cannot figure out how to get the roof rack off the car. Weve unscrewed the hex bolt on the first clamp, but nothing moves cannot lift, twist or otherwise remove the clamp. Do you have something that shows how to get the rail system detached from the vehicle rails? thank you.

asked by: Jody W

Expert Reply:

Unfortunately we do not have any videos showing the removal of the Thule Evo Rail Feet # TH710401. Since there is only the one bolt that both tightens the clamp on the raised rail and secures the crossbar to the foot that is all that should be required. The only thing that would prevent you from being able to remove may be some corrosion or the installer overtightened the clamps and damaged the assembly. You can attempt to loosen the other feet to see if they will loosen up properly.

The Torque Tool # TH49VW should be the only tool that is used to tighten the hardware and it they used any type of impact driver or cordless drill it will have likely damaged the feet.

expert reply by: Bud M