I used my thule rapid system roof bars roofracks for the first time today and decided to video how easy they are to remove.
How to remove thule roof rack without key.
Remove the plastic lock cap and expose the metal key hole and lock barrel.
Remove the plastic plugs covering the locks with a flat head screwdriver.
It took me about as long to f.
There should be a 4 digit number stamped on the locks.
If possible turn the mechanism so the top slotted face of the cylinder is facing down so that.
The votex roof rack is made by thule specifically for volkswagen.
Set the box on a flat working surface.
With the lock number above insert screwdriver in the lock as deep as it will go.
Removing a lock cylinder with a master key.
Press screwdriver firmly to the left maintaining it parallel to the centre of the lock.
Wiggle the key more vigorously and tap on the cylinder with the locking key perhaps while pulling it out.
As such they use thule locks.
Remove the thule cargo box from the rack and roof of the vehicle.
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.
Using that number you can either get replacement keys from votex or through thule directly might even be cheaper without the vw markup.
You should feel.
Carefully bore out the lock cylinder.
I can get a key but that would take a week.
Spray wd 40 around the edge of the cylinder.
Unlock the outer housing or lockable knob at the base of the feet using the thule key that came with the set.
If i dont get this thing off someones gona take it.
Theirs thule 300 roof rack at the junkyard on an e30 with a fairing.