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So the end of the cap is just a friction fit holding it down? This is the factory rack that came with the vehicle and this front tip appears to be up off the surface about an 1/8-1/4" and before messing with it I just wanted to make sure it just pushes down to secure itThe part that slides into the chrome rack just has a couple little plastic tabs to guide it into the rack.
Sorry no pics handy.
You need to lift up on the actual end (the rounded part of the cap).
There is a mounting post with a metal ring that helps secure the cap to the base on the rack.
The rack is held into the roof with a series of torx screws. 2 screws under each cap and one in the center with a raised mounting post that the rack slides a touch before it will be able to pull up and off.
Grab the end cap firmly and pull up and then pull/away from the chrome rack.
If it is the first time, they will be snug. Just be firm. You will then see how everything fits together as mentioned.
I probably have some pics in my build thread, but you should be able to get it off.
Install is the reverse. If you take them on/off too many times they can get loose and fly off.
Car wash final dry with the blower or cruising down the interstate is notoriously for blowing them off once they get loose.
Ask me how I know. Hope that all made sense.
Hopefully that won't blow off on the highway.
^This.Hopefully that won't blow off on the highway.
The post and ring @Fosscore is talking about is actually the older '02-'06 Esky style.
The newer ones have a flat metal clip but they still install/remove the same.
Thx sir. Sorry if any confusion. I guess both of my Esky racks are the older style.
Learned something new.
The '02-'06 caps will fit NNBS racks right? I'm about to buy a set of caps off eBay and want to make sure. Listing says they fit an '03-'06 EscaladeThe post and ring @Fosscore is talking about is actually the older '02-'06 Esky style.
The newer ones have a flat metal clip but they still install/remove the same.
The '02-'06 caps will fit NNBS racks right? I'm about to buy a set of caps off eBay and want to make sure. Listing says they fit an '03-'06 Escalade