Tiguan roof rails - removal

[aussietig]

I may replace with the chrome rails from the 147 if I can get them at a reasonable price

Sorry to hear!

Certainly you can get just the chrome bit cheap here (if it helps):

Chrome Roof Top Rails - Tiguan

[HaywireTig]

Interesting thread! I was just thinking of the same thing!

[HaywireTig]

Could Transporter kindly re-upload the diagram image again? I can't seem to see it.

[HaywireTig]

Just saw this thread w the diagram here. Thanks transporter.

[Tiggy155]

Tiguan roof rail removal???

Just a quick question here before I drop into the dealer tomorrow... I'm planing to get my roof wrapped in gloss black (and the mirrors) to match the wheels on my Tig. The guy that's doing the job said that it will look better and much cheaper if the rails can be removed for the job..
So does anyone know if it's possible? and if yes, how?
Cheers!

[Transporter]

Check the forum, it was posted before. More than 18 months ago though.

[Tiggy155]

Yes sorry, found it! PITA of a job and not worth it for this job. The vinyl will have to be cut around the rails- no biggy!! Will post pics once done. Thanks!

[Naresh]

Yes sorry, found it! PITA of a job and not worth it for this job. The vinyl will have to be cut around the rails- no biggy!! Will post pics once done. Thanks!

Hi there +1 to the pics please, I'd be really interested to see how it looks wrapped. Also let me know what they charged you. I've been through this whole scenario about a year ago and too realised what a pain it would be to remove the rails due to the hidden bolts under the headliner! When I realised how much work was involved I decided to leave it. I wanted to paint my roof gloss black and my trusted bodyshop recommended the removal of the rails AND the sunroof and rubber strips!

The partial removal mentioned earlier to get to the bolts is interesting though.