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How do you install Honda Odyssey roof rack cross bars?

I drive a Honda Odyssey LX. As a mother of five, I love the cargo space it offers. However, all my kids play sports and their equipment stinks, so I want to install a rooftop cargo carrier. I need to put in cross bars before I get the carrier. What’s the best way to install roof rack cross bars on an Odyssey?

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Jack Walsh · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Attaching a cargo carrier sounds like a great idea to avoid a stinky car! The good news is that installing cross bars on your
Honda Odyssey LX
is a simple process and should take you less than an hour.
To install Honda Odyssey roof rack cross bars, you’re going to need:
  • Cross bars and installation hardware
  • Ratchet
  • Torque wrench
  • T-30 Torx bit
Once you’ve gathered your tools and materials, you’ll need to:
  • Remove the plastic screws from both of the roof rails
  • Line up the front cross bar with the predrilled holes located on the rails
  • Install the front cross bar using four bolts, torquing them to 10 Nm or 7.4 pounds per foot
  • Install the rear cross bar using the same method and torque
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