roof-rails on bmw e53?

[Gadfather]

how do I mount roof rails on my e53 2004?
I got the rails, but how do Imount it? theres are no mounting hole at the roof?
Somebody?

[LeMansX5]

They are there, but are covered. Search for threads on roof rails delete. Those who deleted had put covers on holes.
Here's one.
http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...ls-delete.html

[Gadfather]

thanks for the answer, there is no holes on my roof, just blank. my bee i just need the location for the holes

[LeMansX5]

There are 5 holes on each side as shown in pic below.



Here is a close-up pic. If you do not have these then your came without the roof rails from factory. I don't know what the options are in that case.

[Gadfather]

thanks for the pics. but what is the position for the hole i should drill? where should i drill

[nezarnuaimat]

I don't recommend you drill. You'll might have a wet cabin in winter Yes I'm serious!

[Gadfather]

I just seal it

[nezarnuaimat]

No good. Try to stick/glue these at the top (as a decoration only - no heavy loads/ bags), but don't drill the body metal at all. Temperature changes from summer to winter will surely weaken your sealing whatever it's strength, not to mention corrosion penetrating. You don't need this at all!

Nezar - Aviation Engineer - Corrosion & Steel protection specialist

[Gadfather]

Thats true, but i Will forund out how The factory do it.

[pezho405]

Hey where did you get the plugs for the holes? i want to take my roof rails off