[paulrivera]

Added all weather floor mats, cargo cover, cargo mat, mud flaps, and cross bars. Friday I’ll have dealer add die cast running boards, hitch, harness and ATF cooler. This weekend I’ll install low profile wind deflector to prevent stone chips on leading edge of hood.

 

[paulrivera]

Once I install this weekend I’ll upload a few photos. My RL was two years old and had several stone chips on the nose. It was white so they were not very visible unless very close up. My Passport is Black Copper which I’m thinking would show potential future chip more.

 

[paulrivera]

Actually they are sitting in my passport. I need to buy a torx T-15 and T-20 bits (a couple bucks). Will install tonight after work and will report back. Instructions are pretty straight forward and process simple. Estimate 10-15 mins max. Minimal mechanical skills needed for this install.

 

[paulrivera]

Ok, installed crossbars. Very simple job - 15 mins. The only caution is the rear trim pieces. Look at diagram to understand that they are removed with rearward and upward travel (rear of the piece moves in an upward rotation). Not a lot of force required. I used a plastic spatula to lift rear of the trim piece to start removal. The small torx screw that secures the trim fastens into a plastic tab under/inside the trim piece. One of mine was stripped. The threads are in plastic, use very little torque to retighten upon reinstalling. Just snug them.
Rear tire make a great place to stand and work from. Good luck.