Band Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 The tabs that lift up to move the cross bars on my roof rack lift to about a 45 degree angle and no more and consequently they do not disengage. I believe they should lift further to disengage, but I am afraid of breaking the tabs off. All four tabs behave in the same manner. What am I not doing right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1990LS400 Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 According to the illustration on page 136 of your owners manual, it looks like the release levers have to be pointing straight up for the bars to disengage: http://drivers.lexus.com/t3Portal/document/om/OM48566U/pdf/1-5.pdf Pull harder? Maybe spray with silicon (no WD40!) before you try again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Band Posted October 20, 2013 Author Share Posted October 20, 2013 According to the illustration on page 136 of your owners manual, it looks like the release levers have to be pointing straight up for the bars to disengage: http://drivers.lexus.com/t3Portal/document/om/OM48566U/pdf/1-5.pdf Pull harder? Maybe spray with silicon (no WD40!) before you try again. Right as rain! A well aimed spritz of silicone oil and a good tug and all the latches now work. Probably hadn't been moved since the car was new. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pj8708 Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 According to the illustration on page 136 of your owners manual, it looks like the release levers have to be pointing straight up for the bars to disengage: http://drivers.lexus.com/t3Portal/document/om/OM48566U/pdf/1-5.pdf Pull harder? Maybe spray with silicon (no WD40!) before you try again. Why not the old reliable WD-40? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1990LS400 Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 According to the illustration on page 136 of your owners manual, it looks like the release levers have to be pointing straight up for the bars to disengage: http://drivers.lexus.com/t3Portal/document/om/OM48566U/pdf/1-5.pdf Pull harder? Maybe spray with silicon (no WD40!) before you try again. Why not the old reliable WD-40? WD-40 is not a general purpose lubricant but primarily a "W-ater D-isplacing" solvent for removing rust and grime. It also can cause nasty stains - NEVER use in a car interior. And it is very flammable. Here's more information: http://lifehacker.com/5891936/when-should-i-not-use-wd+40 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pj8708 Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 According to the illustration on page 136 of your owners manual, it looks like the release levers have to be pointing straight up for the bars to disengage: http://drivers.lexus.com/t3Portal/document/om/OM48566U/pdf/1-5.pdf Pull harder? Maybe spray with silicon (no WD40!) before you try again. Why not the old reliable WD-40? WD-40 is not a general purpose lubricant but primarily a "W-ater D-isplacing" solvent for removing rust and grime. It also can cause nasty stains - NEVER use in a car interior. And it is very flammable. Here's more information: http://lifehacker.com/5891936/when-should-i-not-use-wd+40 I had never known any of that. Like I always say, I learn something from you every time.! Thanks Jim. ps; How about restarting the old TV show "Mr Wizard!"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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