How To Remove Thule Roof Rack Without Key

Using that number you can either get replacement keys from votex or through thule directly might even be cheaper without the vw markup.

How to remove thule roof rack without key. The votex roof rack is made by thule specifically for volkswagen. Theirs thule 300 roof rack at the junkyard on an e30 with a fairing. I remember when i first got started on e30 s i took like an hour to remove a fucking steering wheel because the column was locked. There should be a 4 digit number stamped on the locks.

As such they use thule locks. Remove the plastic plugs covering the locks with a flat head screwdriver. Carefully bore out the lock cylinder. Remove the thule cargo box from the rack and roof of the vehicle.

Remove the plastic lock cap and expose the metal key hole and lock barrel. It took me about as long to f. Position the drill bit into the dead center of the metal barrel. Press screwdriver firmly to the left maintaining it parallel to the centre of the lock.

Unlock the outer housing or lockable knob at the base of the feet using the thule key that came with the set. I used my thule rapid system roof bars roofracks for the first time today and decided to video how easy they are to remove. Wiggle the key more vigorously and tap on the cylinder with the locking key perhaps while pulling it out. If possible turn the mechanism so the top slotted face of the cylinder is facing down so that.

With the lock number above insert screwdriver in the lock as deep as it will go. I can get a key but that would take a week. Set the box on a flat working surface. Spray wd 40 around the edge of the cylinder.

You should feel. Some thule roof rack systems do not have locks or come with keys.