Roof Rail Trim Removal

SideValve · 7th February 2021, 13:05

In the recent heavy rain I noticed that my left hand A pillar was getting damp. I dont have a sun roof so guess its either the windscreen (looks fine) or a problem under the black trim bars set in to the roof.
Any idea how they are fixed / how you remove them?

I presume they have sealed ends - or do they have a drain channel down the A pillar?

macafee2 · 7th February 2021, 14:21

is this a Tourer or saloon?

If a Tourer. On the inner side in 3 places along the bar is a blanking rubber, I think this folds down. Under it are bolts that hold the bar to a bracket, remove the bolts and the bar will come away. This bracket can also be unbolted.

Removing the black strip that runs front to back, gently left the boot end of the strip so you can grab it, pull it rearwards but keep as low as you can, as you pull with a leather gloved finger put it into the hole where the bracket holes are and pull backwards. The strip pulls out

Never removed the strip on a saloon, sorry

macafee2

SideValve · 7th February 2021, 16:35

Thanks. Its a saloon but I'd guess they are similar. It looks like the rear would lift but I can see how the strip is actually held. I guess its just a press fit?

suzublu · 7th February 2021, 16:49

Search for a post by elroy, he did a how to 😎

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SideValve · 7th February 2021, 19:30

Thanks,
Couldn't find a how to but found this post which includes a picture of the channel with the rail removed.

https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/for...highlight=roof

https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/for...3&d=1555150962

Looks like a lot of sealant with clips down the middle.

I've worked a bit of sealant in end of the rail for now but if that doesn't do the trick it looks like teasing it out from the back is favourite.

7th February 2021, 13:05	#1
SideValve Gets stuck in Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Oxford Posts: 767 Thanks: 141 Thanked 204 Times in 141 Posts	Roof Rail Trim Removal In the recent heavy rain I noticed that my left hand A pillar was getting damp. I dont have a sun roof so guess its either the windscreen (looks fine) or a problem under the black trim bars set in to the roof. Any idea how they are fixed / how you remove them? I presume they have sealed ends - or do they have a drain channel down the A pillar? __________________ The Story So Far: Austin A35, Morris Oxford, Triumph Herald, Mini 850, Mini 1000, Austin Allegro, MG Midget, MGB GT, Rover SD1 2600, Austin Maxi, Rover 200, Rover 825, Rover 800, Bedford TK, Range Rover 3.9 efi, Rover 400, Rover 100, MGF, Rover 25, Rover 75 1.8, Rover 75 Connoisseur SE 2.0 V6, MGF 1.8i, Rover 75 Connoisseur 2.0 V6 Auto, Morris Eight Series E, Morris Minor 1275.

7th February 2021, 16:35	#3
SideValve Gets stuck in Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Oxford Posts: 767 Thanks: 141 Thanked 204 Times in 141 Posts	Thanks. Its a saloon but I'd guess they are similar. It looks like the rear would lift but I can see how the strip is actually held. I guess its just a press fit? __________________ The Story So Far: Austin A35, Morris Oxford, Triumph Herald, Mini 850, Mini 1000, Austin Allegro, MG Midget, MGB GT, Rover SD1 2600, Austin Maxi, Rover 200, Rover 825, Rover 800, Bedford TK, Range Rover 3.9 efi, Rover 400, Rover 100, MGF, Rover 25, Rover 75 1.8, Rover 75 Connoisseur SE 2.0 V6, MGF 1.8i, Rover 75 Connoisseur 2.0 V6 Auto, Morris Eight Series E, Morris Minor 1275.

7th February 2021, 19:30	#5
SideValve Gets stuck in Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Oxford Posts: 767 Thanks: 141 Thanked 204 Times in 141 Posts	Thanks, Couldn't find a how to but found this post which includes a picture of the channel with the rail removed. https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/for...highlight=roof https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/for...3&d=1555150962 Looks like a lot of sealant with clips down the middle. I've worked a bit of sealant in end of the rail for now but if that doesn't do the trick it looks like teasing it out from the back is favourite. __________________ The Story So Far: Austin A35, Morris Oxford, Triumph Herald, Mini 850, Mini 1000, Austin Allegro, MG Midget, MGB GT, Rover SD1 2600, Austin Maxi, Rover 200, Rover 825, Rover 800, Bedford TK, Range Rover 3.9 efi, Rover 400, Rover 100, MGF, Rover 25, Rover 75 1.8, Rover 75 Connoisseur SE 2.0 V6, MGF 1.8i, Rover 75 Connoisseur 2.0 V6 Auto, Morris Eight Series E, Morris Minor 1275.

7th February 2021, 14:21	#2
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,928 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	is this a Tourer or saloon? If a Tourer. On the inner side in 3 places along the bar is a blanking rubber, I think this folds down. Under it are bolts that hold the bar to a bracket, remove the bolts and the bar will come away. This bracket can also be unbolted. Removing the black strip that runs front to back, gently left the boot end of the strip so you can grab it, pull it rearwards but keep as low as you can, as you pull with a leather gloved finger put it into the hole where the bracket holes are and pull backwards. The strip pulls out Never removed the strip on a saloon, sorry macafee2

7th February 2021, 16:49	#4
suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,921 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	Search for a post by elroy, he did a how to 😎 Sent from my moto g(7) power using Tapatalk