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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHONDA2001ODYSSEY LXREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY & FRAMEEXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIMEXTERIOR TRIMROOF RAIL REPLACEMENT
2001 Honda Odyssey LX
Roof Rail Replacement
2001 Honda Odyssey LXSECTION Roof Rail Replacement
NOTE:
- When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage.
- Take care not to scratch the covers, roof rail and body.
- Remove the front cover (A) and rear cover (B) by sliding them in the direction shown while pushing the spring plate (C) through the hole on each bracket with a flat-tip screwdriver. Remove the center cap (D), then with a Torx T30 bit, remove the nuts (F) from the front bracket (G) and rear bracket (H).
- Remove the roof rail (I). Do not remove the rubber pads from the brackets.
- Remove the center cover (J). Using a Torx T30 bit, remove the nuts (E, F) and the center bracket (K). Do not remove the rubber pad from the center bracket.
- Install the roof rail in the reverse order of removal. Make sure the front and rear covers are snapped tightly into place.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.