The first step is to remove the plastic trim that runs along the edges of the roof. Start in the middle and gently pry with a screwdriver. Once it starts you can pop it off with your fingers and can set down the screwdriver. You need to start in the middle because the front and back ends tuck under other trim so by gently bending it up in the middle you can free it from the trim at either end.
Once the trim is removed look for the three sets of mounting holes. There is a pair at the back, a pair in the middle and a pair at the front on each side. They are normally covered with tape and painted over, although on a '92 Trooper we had there were bolts in those holes and the bolt heads were painted over.
This is what you are looking for:
You need to cut through the pant and tape like so:
Then cut in a circle until the paint and tape are clear from the holes:
Once the holes are open you can mount the roof rack pads using the short bolts in the kit:
After that mount the roof rack bases to the pads:
Then the assembled crossbars can be attached to the bases:
And finally snap the covers back onto the truck:
Take a step back and admire your work:
-Tad
Once the trim is removed look for the three sets of mounting holes. There is a pair at the back, a pair in the middle and a pair at the front on each side. They are normally covered with tape and painted over, although on a '92 Trooper we had there were bolts in those holes and the bolt heads were painted over.
This is what you are looking for:
You need to cut through the pant and tape like so:
Then cut in a circle until the paint and tape are clear from the holes:
Once the holes are open you can mount the roof rack pads using the short bolts in the kit:
After that mount the roof rack bases to the pads:
Then the assembled crossbars can be attached to the bases:
And finally snap the covers back onto the truck:
Take a step back and admire your work:
-Tad