Is There Anything to Fill Molding on 2021 Mazda CX-9 When Installing Rhino-Rack RVP Roof Rack

Published 12/09/2022

Question:

What goes in the channels where the roof moldings / trim were that cover the fixed anchor points on a 2021 CX9? The factory moldings run the entire length of the roof and since the roof rack systems anchors where those moldings were, is there anything to fill / cover the rest of the channel where those roof rail anchors / posts are not covering? See pic. Thanks

asked by: Henry

Expert Reply:

Thanks for the photo, and there is nothing that comes with the rack specifically would go over the factory moldings of your 2021 Mazda CX-9 when installing the Rhino-Rack RVP Roof Rack for Fixed Mounting Points # RRRVP51.

That said, per the instructions of the # RRRVP51, after taking out the molding it will have a "window" that you can open which allows you to access the area where the rack will install, so you can then put the molding back. I've added a cut out from those instructions for you.

expert reply by: Kyle S