How do I remove the roof rack on my '03 Pathfinder SE?

jszei · Sep 9th, 2003, 08:42 AM

The 2003 Pathfinder SE has 2 roof racks. The first are the rails as found on the LE. The second are the larger rails that run over the first. Then there are the crossbars, easy enough to remove. There is also the fairing or wind deflector. Can anyone tell me how to remove the second rack? I would like to leave the rails that are also found on the LE. The reason is that I have a Yakima bike rack with locking "rail riders" that will fit into the first set of rails. I do not want to have to buy the "mighty mounts" for the SE's tube rack, only to then have 3 sets of racks installed. Any input is appreciated.
Thanks.

rattler · Sep 9th, 2003, 01:52 PM

I haven't removed the roor racks but I did take off that God aweful looking wind fairing. The corner plastic covers are attached by clips and pull straight off (up) exposing the screws (more like torx bits) that attach them. This also exposes the base screws which is probably what you're looking for.

jszei · Sep 10th, 2003, 09:17 AM

Thanks a lot rattler. I got it. After I popped off the top of the rack's ends there were screws to remove the wind fairing & the rack itself. You will need the 4 caps that are found on the LE to cover the gaps.