Citroen Roofbars how to get them off?

UserError · Post by **UserError** » 17 Nov 2006, 09:45

Hi,
Just been scavenging @ the breakers & there's a ZX with genuine citroen roofbars on - no key, unsurprisingly. Only a tenner, so I'd quite like them...

Any posh people out there with these?

How are these fitted/locked?
Is it possible to remove them without the original key?
Thanks
Jonathan

jeremy · Post by **jeremy** » 17 Nov 2006, 10:52

My Thule roof bars for my BX Estate fit on the roof rails with a clamp operated by an allen headed bolt - and the lock is simply a cover over the bolt.

Many manufacturers publish their instructions on their websites - may be worth a look.

UserError · Post by **UserError** » 20 Nov 2006, 11:31

Thanks Jeremy,
I can see an "allen-like" bolthead deep in the recess, and clearly a cover over most of the aperture where I would expect the clamp bolt to me. I suspected the allen-like bolt of being some kind of security headed bolt but may be in luck. I had no tools with me at the time so couldn't check.

Your Thule bars are obviously different from mine as all the thule bars I've had have had a thumbwheel type tightening (saloons BX, R19, carina)
device.

Had a look at Citroen's website, they have neglected to mention the ZX for some reason....

Thanks for the info.
Jonathan

jeremy · Post by **jeremy** » 20 Nov 2006, 13:25

The bolts are not security bolts - just plain recessed hexagonal allen bolts - with a 'Key' for them which is simply a length of hex bar with a handle.

toldemoldham · Post by **toldemoldham** » 20 Nov 2006, 15:25

On my xantia estate the allan key size is 6mm for my roof rails i presume it should be the same for the zx.
paul.

UserError · Post by **UserError** » 20 Nov 2006, 20:57

Thanks for this. Didn't have time for a proper look when I was there, but sounds hopeful.
Hope they haven't minced the car before I can get down there.
Cheers
Jonathan

UserError · Post by **UserError** » 24 Nov 2006, 10:14

Thanks for the leads....

I went back on my way to work, armed with my Allen key box - couldn't appear to get one to fit & the hole was too dim to see what was going on.

Was just about to give up when I noticed a cranked widget lying in the car rear console...

Took less than 5 mins to get them off - much easier than my Thule ones.
Thanks again for encouraging me to go back.
Jonathan

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