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    Removal of roof rails from 2008 Octavia Wagon?

    Hey guys,
    Just bought a 2008 Octavia RS Wagon and was wondering if there's a way to remove the roof rails without removing the headlining? Just want to repaint them black rather than the factory silver. Any help much appreciated.

    Cheers Guys
    Simon
    2008 VRS Wagon. Yellow, very yellow!
    Forever blowing bubbles.
    Tags: guys, octavia, rails, roof, wagon
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    Yes, roof rails are removed from the outside. There are three panels that you take off the rails, one on each end and one in the middle "stick" that holds the roof rail onto the roof down towards the rear. Have a poke around these areas and you will find the join lines that alludes to where you have to pry to remove them.

    Good luck and post up some pics when you get it finished!
    2012 Octavia vRS TDI. Darkside big turbo, 3bar tune, other stuff. 200kW/650Nm.
    1990 Mk1 Cabrio. 1.9 IDI w/ 18PSI.
    1985 Mazda T3500 adventuremobile. 1973 Superbug. 1972 Volvo 144 in poo-brown.
    Not including hers...

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      Thanks for the info much appreciated! Will post up pics for sure
      2008 VRS Wagon. Yellow, very yellow!
      Forever blowing bubbles.

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