How do you remove the crossbars from the roof rack of the chevy venture?

Answer 1

There are thumbscrews (probably black plastic) on the bottom sides at each end.

Loosen those thumbscrews, and slide one end of the bar until you have cleared the top frame.

Answer 2

For the lifetime positive seal use butyl tape. Butyl tape remains flexible for life, won t shrink, crack under extreme temp changes, totally waterproof, etc. I use the quarter-coin sized push in vinyl-plastic alloy plugs with nipples inserted into the existing jacknut / plusnut holes, ( and all other names for the permanent nuts) I use a lighter to barely shrink the plastic threads on the plugs, apply the butyl tape over and surrounding the existing holes, and then firmly press the plugs in to the holes. Completed the above procedure for all 8 of the holes on my roof after I removed my ladder rack 8 years ago. No leaks never and it s all nice and tight and I can easily remove it all when the time comes for me to re-install my ladder rack. I live in Seattle and yes, we are known for lots of liquid sunshine and I ve never ever had any precipitation inside from the holes.

Answer 3

The roof rack needs to be removed from the van to do this without damage. After cutting mine off with a cutting wheel, it is obvious that there is no easy way. They aren't designed to be removed, this makes them bulletproof in use.

Answer 4

Yes, with a sledge hammer!

Answer 5

Very carefully

Answer 6

hammer