Thule Rack Lock Cylinder...how to remove???

[joehahn]

Finally updated rack system and want to switch the lock cores from old to new feet....how in the love of GOD do they come out? Website says I need a "removal" key but I don't remember having one of those to begin with? Truth be told I'm actually shocked that I even still have the keys to the locks. Anyone have any ideas? If there is a skeleton key or the like can I borrow someone's and I'll ship it right back?

thanks.

Joe

[stevepaa]

It is a removal key. It acme with the set when you added locks.

What system and model locks/feet are they?

[joehahn]

The new feet are actually used feet. They are 415s to go on my allroad (perfect fit to the factory rack I must say). The cores are in an old set of knobs on my raingutter mount attaching feet that I simply attached to the factory rack of prior wagon. I got sick of the added height and instability. The cores look like a perfect fit. Any ideas?

TIA

joe

[stevepaa]

I ghave a similar arrangement at home. I'll take a look tonight.

[joehahn]

THANKS!

[steve911]

Joe--
stevepaa is correct - you need a removal key. Check the yellow pages for a Thule dealer and ask them. The locks will have to be in the UNLOCKED position in order for the removal key to work (otherwise, anyone with a removal key could walk around ripping off racks).

With the lock unlocked, you insert the removal key and turn -- the entire core will then come out of the foot.

[joehahn]

Thanks fellas. Dealer w/in 5 miles of my house said they will let me use key.

joe