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Roof rail delete
- Thread starter DaveW012
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https://www.explorerst.org/threads/unbrokens-iconic-silver-st-build.503/page-13#post-8601
Look for post #254 (post # upper right corner of page).
Look for post #254 (post # upper right corner of page).
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- Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, USA
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- 2020 Explorer ST
Right molding - LB5Z7850462AA
Right retainer -
Left molding - LB5Z7850463AA
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Edit: The part numbers previously listed for the retainers were what my dealer ordered for mine (still pending install) but sadly were found to be incorrect. DO NOT ORDER THOSE! I'll see if I can get accurate part numbers and will post them once verified. I'm sorry.
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Left molding - LB5Z7850463AA
Left retainer -
Edit: The part numbers previously listed for the retainers were what my dealer ordered for mine (still pending install) but sadly were found to be incorrect. DO NOT ORDER THOSE! I'll see if I can get accurate part numbers and will post them once verified. I'm sorry.
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well that's embarrassing! I'm sorry for providing bad information. That's what the dealer ordered for mine. Still waiting for some other back ordered parts before they'll do mine. Sorry man! I'll make it right for you.I went ahead and did the rail delete today despite only having the rails. You can do it without those other two parts; however, I do see some issues that could arise by not using them, but we'll see. With that being said, like others, I used some butyl tape to cover the holes and then added 3-4 long layers on top of that so the rail will sit flush on the tape. Seems to work perfectly for now.
It looks daunting labor wise, but trust me it's not that bad of a job. Make sure you get an interior pry bar set! I did one side at a time, dropped the visor, the center console/sunglass holder, clothes hooks, dome lights, pulled back the A/B/C/D pillars, B is the hardest as it is held on with the grab handle (10mm bolts) and another 8mm bolt. After doing that on the left side I was able to pull the head liner down enough to get my hands and a socket wrench on the nuts. First side took about 1.5 hours to figure everything out and remove and install the new rail, the second side only took 30 minutes.
I would recommend getting the two insert pieces but if you don't want to wait or can't find them a good butyl tape will suffice for now. When I'm able to find them I'll install them on mine though. All in all it was definitely worth the time and effort. If anyone needs help DM me and I'll try to walk you through it.
It looks daunting labor wise, but trust me it's not that bad of a job. Make sure you get an interior pry bar set! I did one side at a time, dropped the visor, the center console/sunglass holder, clothes hooks, dome lights, pulled back the A/B/C/D pillars, B is the hardest as it is held on with the grab handle (10mm bolts) and another 8mm bolt. After doing that on the left side I was able to pull the head liner down enough to get my hands and a socket wrench on the nuts. First side took about 1.5 hours to figure everything out and remove and install the new rail, the second side only took 30 minutes.
I would recommend getting the two insert pieces but if you don't want to wait or can't find them a good butyl tape will suffice for now. When I'm able to find them I'll install them on mine though. All in all it was definitely worth the time and effort. If anyone needs help DM me and I'll try to walk you through it.
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