GM roof rack cross bar removal part no. 12489230

[@elisabethmorgan7824]

You saved me and my husband hours of fiddling and possibly a broken roof rack! Thank you so much!

[@ScottRollans]

Yay! Thanks for commenting. It always makes my day.

[@olivia8949]

Spent literally half an hour trying to find out how to remove the crossbars on my new Nissan, and this was the only thing that helped. Great video!

[@ScottRollans]

myomadd - Yay-thanks for commenting! Always happy to hear that I helped someone out. The struggle was real. 😉

[@michaelbresnahan3696]

Thanks! Bought a GM vehicle with this roof rack and couldn't figure out how to remove it until finding your video.

[@ScottRollans]

Thanks for leaving a comment, Michael! I get a kick knowing my little video has helped so many people

[@dorothystokes486]

Thanks Scott! This was the ticket. I inherited this same set of roof racks from my brother, but he didn't remember how they worked. Without any instructions there was no way that I could figure out how the mechanism worked. I just happened upon your video which I am very glad that you posted.

[@ScottRollans]

Yay! Messages like this are precisely why I made this video. I get a huge kick out of seeing how many people it helped.

[@RussellBezett]

Thanks Scott I was about to attack this job with my trusty gas axe you have saved me from a complete demolition job due to utter frustration Thanks Russell 1:02

[@ScottRollans]

Woohoo! Glad I helped. Thanks for taking time to post -- these comments always makes me smile.

[@kenreid6033]

Thanks Scott, I bought a second hand car with Thule bars with no key. Got key from dealer but still couldn't figure it out until I saw your video. Nice!

[@ScottRollans]

I really appreciate every comment, Ken, so thanks. I made the video on a whim, hoping it might save a few people from the hours of puzzled frustration I had just gone through. Blown away by the fact it's gotten close to 8,000 views, and dozens of grateful responses. Yay, internet!

[@1malfry1]

Thanks so much! Saved my bacon. My GF asked me to remove these from her 2002 Rav4 and I couldn’t figure it out to save my life.

[@ScottRollans]

Thanks for taking the time to comment! It’s always love getting a message from someone this video helped. 😀

[@rogerhostinphotography]

Thank you!!!!! I have a Pontiac Vibe and could not figure out how these cross bars could be adjusted. This video saved me from thinking my bars were defective. Thank you!

[@ScottRollans]

Thanks for taking a minute to reply, Roger-you've made my day. After struggling so long to solve the puzzle, I figured, "I bet there'll be someone else out there who will appreciate the answer."

[@andrewpurkiss1250]

Great video. You saved me a lot of time and embarrasing phone calls to the guys I just bought my vehicle from. It was so simple once I watched your video and I don't think I would have worked it out for myself. Cheers Andrew

[@ScottRollans]

Yay! Thanks for writing, Andrew.

[@havardoj]

Thank you so very much! This video saved my day. I guess your rack is actually a Thule branded as GM, because it looks very similar to mine. Anyway, now I now that the key needs to be in a HORIZONTAL position to be unlocked. That was not obvious to me :)

[@aaviananeto]

Thanks for sharing, Scott !! I've bought a second hand Thule cross bar like this which came without instructions, and as a result I didn't know how to secure the feet on the rails ... Saved my day :)

[@ScottRollans]

Yes! Glad I could help.

[@mattmitchell7784]

Thanks! Best one minute KZbin video ever.

[@forestdad]

You sir are a gentleman. Thank you so much for posting. I was struggling to remove the bars.

[@ScottRollans]

Glad I helped! Thanks for taking a moment to comment. Messages like this make my day.

[@ianwakeling4863]

Many thanks for your short video but your link to removing the end protectors was the best. A very happy me

[@jahirulislam4258]

LEGEND! Thanks Scott! They are giving my car too much wind resistance and noise.

[@ScottRollans]

Jahirul Islam - The racks really come in handy once in a while, but yeah, I also didn’t want them on all the time. Glad my video helped you out!

[@Balint_Takacs]

Hello Scott, Just saved my day... I was struggling with the same and was sooooo fustrated... :D Thank you!

[@ScottRollans]

YOU are why I made this video. It makes me happy whenever somebody new finds it useful and then takes the time to leave a nice comment. 🙌

[@adrianoleite6044]

You saved my life.... your video was the best and easiest ever. Thanks mate

[@ScottRollans]

Thanks for taking the time to comment! I spent about ten minutes making and uploading the video, thinking it would be worth it if I could help even one other person with this puzzle. It's so much fun hearing back from actual people.

[@philcolling8691]

Thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you. Cannot say it enough. I looked EVERYWHERE for an answer!!!

[@ScottRollans]

These comments always put a smile on my face. Thanks for taking the time!

[@natkretep]

Definitely helped. I'm in Singapore and spent a long time figuring how to remove the roof rack from our Subaru!

[@ScottRollans]

Yes! That’s why I made the video. 🙌

[@Elderspy]

You are the absolute best. I just spent an hour banging away at mine with a hammer and pliars. (Mine is old and rusted)

[@ScottRollans]

Yay! Thanks for taking the time to comment, Paul. I had a hunch my video could help others figure this out, and it makes my day when real people tell me I was right!

[@markmorgenstern]

i don't have that car but what a pleasure to hear your voice, Scott! :D

[@tracyjohnston8989]

THANK YOU!!! Trading my Vibe in today but wanted to hold onto these racks

[@ScottRollans]

Every time I hear back from someone on this video, it makes my day. Thanks for taking the time.

[@Eggs22976]

This video just saved me over a £100. Thank you

[@ScottRollans]

You're welcome, mate! Made the video on a whim seven years ago. Shot it on my iPhone in one take. I had a hunch it might help somebody else with the same struggle. It's about to hit 25K views, so I guess I was right. 😂

[@paulhorne8882]

Cheers Scott

[@karelfortl2365]

Thank you for saving a lot of time. Your video helped me and it token just one minute.

[@kinng1055]

You saved my day mate thank you so much I’ve been trying to figure out how to do it thanks many blessings

[@ScottRollans]

Thanks for taking the time to comment. I'm always so glad to hear from people who were helped out by this video!

[@TrickiVicBB71]

THANK YOU SO MUCH. Family never used them and I took off the ski rack holders also earlier this year.

[@ScottRollans]

Thanks for writing, Victor! Those things almost drove me crazy, and it's great to know my little video has helped others.

[@xazopaido]

Thank you very much! You just saved me a lot of time trying to figure that out!!! Thanx a lot! Have a great day! :)

[@zoomz5899]

You are the best of the Universe!!!Thanks a LOT!!!!I spend 3 days for it...

[@ScottRollans]

Glad my video helped you. Thanks for commenting!

[@MrBinalter]

The struggle was real. Thanks for the video

[@ScottRollans]

Thanks for taking the time to comment. I'm thrilled that my quick minute-long video has helped others.

[@rafaelpuntiel553]

Yes, I spent over an hr trying to figure this out. Thank u so much.

[@ScottRollans]

You are so welcome.

[@panslamjolliff5051]

This was exactly what I was looking for. Thanks

[@ScottRollans]

Glad I could help!

[@razvandimian4389]

7 yaers later :). Thanks a lot! You saved me.

[@ScottRollans]

Glad I helped, Razvan! It always makes my day when someone takes the time to leave a personal comment.

[@Daniel.alvestrand]

Thank you

[@Bmathew720]

Hi Scott superb .. you saved 3 to 4 hours of me

[@ScottRollans]

Yay! Thanks for taking the time to comment. I had a hunch my video could help others figure this out, and it makes my day when real people tell me I was right!

[@simjohal805]

Thanks so much!! This helped massively!

[@bearbuttadventures3759]

Super helpful! How do I adjust the clamps to change it to a bigger car??

[@ScottRollans]

On mine, at least, the feet slide freely when the rack isn't in place. The inside "jaw" of the clamp slides up slightly, unlocking the foot.

[@sam_ly]

Helpful, solved my trouble! Thanks.

[@soleysmara]

You just saved my day!

[@ScottRollans]

Every new comment for this little video makes me so happy. Thanks for letting me know!

[@ahmadrabah2079]

I don't have the keys where I get them?

[@reloader2267]

👌 thanks man! Just about broke out the hammer!

[@kennedykimani4230]

my brother that did help me alot just took them off my car like now

[@ScottRollans]

Yay! You're welcome, my brother. I love it when real people comment. That's why I made this video after my own long struggle.

[@thingsofme]

Thanks so much!

[@benandsylvia]

Yes, it did help! Thanks for sharing. I found these for next to nothing at a secondhand store without keys but they are unlocked. I'm trying to fit them on my Volkswagen Jetta even though they say GM. I just didn't know how to tighten them up and I was going to have to MacGyver it. But now I know. Thank you. One question, do I still need to lock it is that just for security?

[@lenallan9098]

thx saved me. spent 20 minutes turning the key and nothing happend

[@ScottRollans]

Hey, thanks for taking the time to comment, Len. I love hearing from folks who have been helped by my little video. I was definitely stumped for a long time before I found the answer.

[@sharontatam30]

My key goes into the lock but won't turn, have tried WD-40, Still no luck, might have to smash it iff

[@Pat-rc77]

how do you take it off wen you dont have the key, bought a wrx with a thule rack but no key for it .

[@ScottRollans]

Hacksaw? Angle grinder? Pipe wrench? You could check with a locksmith, but failing that you may have to trash it to get it off. That's kind of the idea behind locks and keys.

[@paulruss7187]

@@ScottRollans You can buy a new key on ebay for under 8 dollars. Just need the number off your rack.

[@masonobrien8771]

your a legend

[@chasing_eleusis]

Did your cross bars come with the lock and keys?

[@ScottRollans]

Yes, although I rarely lock them when I use them. I figure the odds are pretty low that someone would want to steal them AND know how to remove them.

[@pelayollamas2328]

Hi have you figured out how to change the position of the feet to make them wider or narrower?

[@ScottRollans]

+Pelayo Llamas On mine, at least, the feet slide freely when the rack isn't in place. The inside "jaw" of the clamp slides up slightly, unlocking the foot.

[@mattevans7884]

Top stuff! Many thanks

[@ScottRollans]

Yay! Thanks for taking the time to comment, Raven. I had a hunch my video could help others figure this out, and it makes my day when real people tell me I was right!

[@douglasarmstrong6517]

Thank you!

[@1987yuksel]

Thanks 👍

[@mindheist]

Thanks matey!

[@willdilly4083]

Hey where did you buy these?

[@ScottRollans]

I bought a used Vibe, and they were mounted on it.

[@leslieannalbright4772]

Well done, but sadly I can't find as good of a video on how to remove my crossbar from my 2000 gmc Jimmy. :/ :)

[@desmondadhenry9646]

Thanks so much. Just wasted an hour

[@vincentjohansson5282]

It helpt me, thanks!

[@NickTeri]

Thanks! I felt like a total moron, trying to install these, I'm like wtf!

[@GalvanizeZeal]

Thank you!!!!!!!

[@ScottRollans]

Yay! Thanks for taking the time to comment. I had a hunch my video could help others figure this out, and it makes my day when real people tell me I was right!

[@jgbdickcleland]

You star! Thank you

[@ScottRollans]

So glad I was able to help! I had no idea how many people would end up finding this video.

[@saw426]

thanks much!

[@ScottRollans]

saw426 You're welcome! Thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@skinnychristopher]

Thank you!!!!