2002 - 2007 Saturn Vue Crossbars Roof Rack

by AtomixAuto

Product Features

• Securely haul items in on your Vue and help prevent damage to your interior. Extruded and die-cast aluminum means long-lasting, sturdy construction.
• 168 pound load capacity,. Do not exceed the weight capacity of your roof rack.
• Easily installs into the existing roof presets. NO DRILLING REQUIRED!
• Storage on top of vehicle permits more comfort/storage room inside
• Will not fit on Saturn Vue with chrome roof rails.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 10 pounds
• ASIN: B002M35CSS
• Item model number: 50020
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #20,314 in Automotive (See Top 100 in Automotive)
  • #13 in Automotive > Exterior Accessories > Cargo Management > Cargo Bars

Product Description

NOTE Canadian customers: The Canadian Shipping fee includes all brokerage and toll fees. You will pay nothing on delivery if purchased with ATOMIXAUTO.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy Installation of Vue Crossbars Without Side Rails (Atomixauto), August 9, 2010

By 

Bill Healy - See all my reviews

This review is from: 2002 - 2007 Saturn Vue Crossbars Roof Rack

I also found the instructions and pictures very misleading. I hope the following will help make the job easier. It took about 45 minutes to complete the installation. I do like the product

Saturn VUE 2002 & Up Without Roof Rails
*** USE THE TOOL PROVIDED WITH THE KIT

Check all parts.

Remove the four (4) screws from both roof rails at positions 3, and either 4 or 5 or 6 using a star bit screw driver. Save the screws in case you wish to remove the cross bars at a later date. I removed the four screws to ensure that I would not have a problem in the middle of the installation.

Lift about 3" of the vinyl piece at each end of the crossbar to provide access to the holes.

Attach the larger end pieces to the cross bar using the black screw, flat washer and self locking nut***. The self locking (small) part of the nut should be away from the screw. Tighten but not too much. About ¼" of the screw should extend beyond the nut.

Carefully screw the 2 longer standoffs into the holes in position 3. You will have to use a socket. Do not over tighten.

Place the crossbars over the two standoffs and using the two shorter screws with a lock washer secure the end pieces to the standoffs***. If you raise the end piece about a ¼" from the roof rail, it will be easier to insert the screw. Again do not over tighten.

Insert the smaller end cap into the end piece. Secure the end cap using a chrome set screw***.

Secure the vinyl into both ends.

Carefully screw 2 shorter standoffs into the holes in position 4, 5 or 6. You will have to use a socket. Do not over tighten.

Place the crossbars over the two standoffs and using two longer screws with a lock washer and 2 or 3 flat washers secure the end pieces to the standoffs***. If you raise the end piece about a ¼" from the roof rail, it will be easier to insert the screw. The screws should be tight. If not, add additional flat washers. Again do not over tighten.

Insert the smaller end cap into the end piece. Secure the end cap using a chrome set screw***.

Secure the vinyl into both ends

Check that the crossbars are tight.

You may hear a slight air sound that was not apparent before.

If you need more help send me an e-mail at [e-mail]

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Roof Rack Saturn Vue 2007, June 25, 2010

By 

Larry McKinnon (Livermore, ca USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 2002 - 2007 Saturn Vue Crossbars Roof Rack

I don't like to give a lousy review, especitally when the product isn't to bad.
It just took me 2.5 hours, to do a 25 minute job. The instructions are so poor, i can only laugh and wonder what the heck these people are thinking. They have several pictures, so as every one knows when the instructions don't make any sense, you just study the pictures. The pictures on the bottom of my instruction sheet were so black, the upper pictures were so small and fuzzy, I couldn't figure anything out. Finally I just sat and looked at what I had, Here is what you do if you order them (I think the product is actually good) Throw the instructions away, they will do you more harm then good.

Now Put your rails together by putting the ends on them. Next remove the screws that hold your little plastic railing on the roof from the 3rd hole back, and the 6th hole back. put your rail holders in those positions. Attach the rails to the holders, and your finished. If your not handy around the house, have you mechanic install them. But get a set price before you deliver them, if you pay by the hour you could be in trouble.

When all else fails during installation, go ahead and email me for help.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Value, April 27, 2010

By 

James M. Voss - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 2002 - 2007 Saturn Vue Crossbars Roof Rack

I purchased these bars for a 2005 Saturn Vue and was impressed with the overall quality and value of the materials, but not the instructions. I was able to figure out how to install them, not by the clarity of the instructions, but by a part-by-part elimination process. This is typical of so many products produced in China. The final result was satisfactory in both appearance and the solid feel of the installed bars. They are a reasonable and economical alternative to expensive and extremely hard to find Saturn factory roof rack parts.