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Just spent ages searching for the part numbers for the little plastic covers that close over the holes in the roof rack ("luggage carrier") rails, in case it is helpful for others. They can be called "roof side garnish lids", amongst other names. (Note that each cover is uniques and has its own part number.)

Right front - 75631-0R010-C3
Left Front - 75632-0R010-C3
Right Rear - 75633-0R010-C3
Left Rear - 75634-0R010-C3
 
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fay.bosman said:
Just spent ages searching for the part numbers for the little plastic covers that close over the holes in the roof rack ("luggage carrier") rails, in case it is helpful for others. They can be called "roof side garnish lids", amongst other names. Right front - 75631-0R010-C3 Left Front - 75632-0R010-C3 Right Rear - 75633-0R010-C3 Left Rear - 75634-0R010-C3
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Just ran in to that myself. I happened to look at the top of my car and someone had removed the two on my right front and rear. Not the cheapest plastic part to get ahold of. I really could have used this information two weeks ago. Thank you for posting it for others.
 
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Yes, I have mine in a bag in the spare tire area. I take off my roof racks due to excessive noise when I do not need them, but unfortunately someone decided they needed my covers and helped themselves. I had to put my roof racks back on until I was able to get new covers.
 
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lmcharlot said:
I'll be installing cross bars on my R4P SE in a couple of weeks. I'll make a point of putting the covers in a ziploc bag in the glovebox.
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The cross bar kits come with a custom plastic bag for the covers with "do not throw away" printed on the bag. Makes a nice place to store them when unused.
 
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toyotadrift said:
I wouldn't be so sure that someone else stole them off of your vehicle. I've lost a couple to the car wash. They seem to be knocked loose easily.
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I will have to remember that if I go through a car wash. I currently hand wash my car. It was obvious when they all of a sudden came up missing after a shopping trip.
 
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db821766 said:
I will have to remember that if I go through a car wash. I currently hand wash my car. It was obvious when they all of a sudden came up missing after a shopping trip.
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Someone stole all four hubcaps off my Prius less than a month after I bought it. At $100 each, I decided to not replace them. Fortunately, the stock alloy wheels look nice without the hubcaps.
 
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It's worth noting that each "garnish" has its own part number, and they are not interchangeable.* Before realizing this, I lost one, I believe by putting it in the wrong slot and having it blow away. Also, the other day I removed the crossbars and while putting the correct garnish in the correct slot, broke off part of a tab, resulting in the garnish not seating solidly. I may glue or tape it in, and will be looking at some sort of plug for the missing one. (NOT paying >$12 + S/H for a delicate little piece of plastic)

The locking covers for the crossbars need to be handled with a somewhat gentle touch, too. The round lock part popped out of one while I was trying to snap it in place by pounding with my fist. I don't possess Lenny-like strength (Mice and Men Lenny) or anything but I may have been a bit rough. (Perhaps being overconfident after so many successful unclippings/reclippings of the map light assembly to replace bulbs and install dashcam. Each time I'd thought something had to break, but it never did.)

*I almost needed reading glasses to make out the RH-RR, LH-RR, etc. markings on the undersides, but my eyes ain't what they used to be.
 
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Today I created a way to retain the covers in case they are knocked loose by wind, water, or carwash.

I looped a 6" cable tie through the loop on the underside of the cover. Then I loosened the 10mm bolt and slipped the end the tie under the bolt with the excess tucked into through a hole onto the inside of the rail.

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[ETA] Rather than capturing the tie strap under the existing bolt, I bought 4 pcs of 8M-1.25 x 16 mm bolts, and 1/4" washers and used the threaded hole to clamp the strap. Not much different but it absolves me from a potential claim that I caused a roof rail leak, if that were to happen.

Be advised that non-Japanese built cars may have a different roof rail cover design without the underside loop, so this tethering idea will not work. Hat tip @Fred_B.
 
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Drexlex said:
Today I created a way to retain the covers in case they are knocked loose by wind, water, or carwash.

I looped a 6" cable tie through the loop on the underside of the cover. Then I loosened the 10mm bolt and slipped the end the tie under the bolt with the excess tucked into through a hole onto the inside of the rail.

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Nice solution.

A question: l have never taken my covers off. How is the water seal if one's rav sits outside parked in the rain? In other words, does water pass around the covers and then essentially just pour into the hollow roof rails?
 
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Templeton said:
Nice solution.

A question: l have never taken my covers off. How is the water seal if one's rav sits outside parked in the rain? In other words, does water pass around the covers and then essentially just pour into the hollow roof rails?
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Yes. The problem for rain penetration is not the rails, or even the channels formed into the roof. It's the many holes that are used as anchor points.

The roof rails are each fastened with the two screws I am using to hold the cable ties, and these screw into a bracket mounted to the roof. These screws do not enter the roof, only the bracket which is mounted above the channel. The rest of the plastic roof rail is held by snap-in clips with thin rubber washer seals. This video is for earlier years but I think it's the same for 2023.
 
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I took the crossbars off our 2023 XLE Premium today, since we rarely carry anything on the roof and it's easier to wash the car without them. I did find a small amount of water inside the rails, near where the crossbars are bolted down. One question I have, in removing the crossbars, I assume the long bolt comes out and does not go back in the hole.? I cleaned the area with alcohol and put a piece of Gorilla tape over the hole just in case. But on cars that come from the factory without crossbars, is that hole left open like your picture shows?

I also noted the plastic covers rattle around a bit, they don't snap in tight where they don't move at all. I may put some clear silicone in the small gap around the edge of the cover to hold it firmly in place and keep any water out. This could be cut through with an exacto knife or toothpick if I ever want to remove the covers.

By the way, my covers do not have that loop on the underside so I wasn't able to use your cable tie method to secure them.
 
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Fred_B said:
I took the crossbars off our 2023 XLE Premium today, since we rarely carry anything on the roof and it's easier to wash the car without them.
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Same reasoning for me, plus to reduce any possible wind resistance and/or noise.

One question I have, in removing the crossbars, I assume the long bolt comes out and does not go back in the hole.?
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Correct. Mark them and store them away.

I cleaned the area with alcohol and put a piece of Gorilla tape over the hole just in case. But on cars that come from the factory without crossbars, is that hole left open like your picture shows?
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I presume so, but mine were also port installed. I'm about to buy some 8M-1.25 x 16 mm bolts to fit into those holes and use them to hold the tie straps. Then the original screws can be returned to their original factory condition. Not sure it makes any difference really. It won't do much for water flow in the rail channel as there are other holes and gaps around the bracket.

I also noted the plastic covers rattle around a bit, they don't snap in tight where they don't move at all. I may put some clear silicone in the small gap around the edge of the cover to hold it firmly in place and keep any water out. This could be cut through with an exacto knife or toothpick if I ever want to remove the covers.
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That should work. I was thinking of getting a strip of clear paint protection film to hold it and seal it, but have not found any as yet.

By the way, my covers do not have that loop on the underside so I wasn't able to use your cable tie method to secure them.
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That's interesting. Is your car a Prime made in Japan? That's where mine was built.
 
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Fred_B said:
I also noted the plastic covers rattle around a bit, they don't snap in tight where they don't move at all.
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My covers move less than 1mm. That is OK. Are you aware that each cover is unique and must be installed in the right place? If not, they may be looser than they should.

The holes for the mounting bolts for the cross rails do no go through the roof. Any water in the channels is OK.
 
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FKHeath said:
The holes for the mounting bolts for the cross rails do no go through the roof. Any water in the channels is OK.
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The water infiltration to the car's headliner appears to occur due to failure of the rubber seals for the half dozen clips that hold the plastic rail onto the channel. See them in this video.
 
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FKHeath said:
My covers move less than 1mm. That is OK. Are you aware that each cover is unique and must be installed in the right place? If not, they may be looser than they should.

The holes for the mounting bolts for the cross rails do no go through the roof. Any water in the channels is OK.
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Yes, I could see the location on the underside of the cover (L FR, L RR, R FR, R RR). Mine also move less than 1mm, but they are not locked tightly in place. I guess there is nothing under the cover that will let water through the roof (I have a 2023 model) so it does not have to absolutely watertight.
 
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