I have a nw with rear ac, there’s a screw on the duct ,I used a small stub screwdriver to remove it, push the duct forward then you have access to the middle screw .
Just a warning to Exceed owners or any models that have rear air con vent, you will need to remove the roof lining to remove the air ducting to get to the middle bolt. Big job but thanks for the video it is very comprehensive.
Hey old emu, is it not as easy as just pulling back the headliner like what's shown in the videi? Im soon planning to install this rac on my paj with rear ac.
Little tip for removing centre bolt.use a 10mm socket/ driver bit thats attached to a thin impact driver extention bit.makes it alot easier than using a thick socket extention bar
A word of warning if you buy the Rhino Rack Backbone mount it is totally different install procedure than this one. I know because I just did it. With the Rhino rack system you definitely need to drop the entire roof lining and remove the air con ducts otherwise you can't get to the bolt holes at the front and rear. A real pain of a job. Took me about a day and a half of steady work but eventually got there. A lot of stuff to pull out and put back again. It is worth it though as the mounting position is much more secure than using the existing plastic tabs.
Thanks for your feedback Don. The mounting system for the OCAM roof rack for the Pajero has been around since 2017. There has never been a problem with the mounting positions we use. It's a little challenging to get to the centre mount, but as long as an extended-length socket is used, it's quite manageable. Regards,
@@OcamindustriesAu Yes, I was quite surprised when I pulled it apart that the factory roof rails just connect to the plastic tabs on the roof at the front and the rear. The plastic tabs are in turn bolted through the roof by 2 bolts each and can only be accessed from within the cab (ie drop the roof lining/rear air con ducting). The middle support is the only one to have the bolt go through the roof and can be accessed as you have shown though the one on the passenger side needs the air con ducting unscrewing and pushing aside (fairly simple) . Seems to be a bit of a strange set up by Mitsubishi and as you say probably a secure mount point however I would definitely prefer to have the roof rack mount bolts go through the roof in all locations (though a lot of extra work!) - especially when off road with a fully loaded rack.
Just completed this install on the weekend, took me about 7 hours all up. This includes removing the existing roof racks. The absolute worst part of the removal is the middle mount point. I was able to use a extended socket set to get to the bolt (10mm socket btw). You just have to pull down the roof lining slightly as per the video, passenger side was probably more difficult as there was even less room to work with. The kit only supplies 16 bolts to attach the rack to the rails, 4 for each corner. Will need to get another 16 for the interior brackets so that the cage doesn't rattle/vibrate as much. Installing the interior bracket bolts will be even harder as you can't get your hand underneath the cage to prop the bolts through.
@@kogotochek I just had the bolt already in the socket extender and pushed it up into the slot. You can kind align it up when looking from the roof into the hole (top down).
Hi Joshua, im about to start my install after my brackets arrived well after my rack. all good tho. thanks for the heads up on bolt size for centre bracket. I also only recieved 16 bolts for the install of the rack to the brackets. ill need purchase another 16 to complete the job. does your paj have air con to the rear ?
THANK YOU SO MUCH. I was going to do what the skid factory did on theirs and rip the headliner and aircon ducts out to get to the middle bolt etc, but you made this so simple. I take it that the nuts for the front and back fixing are "stuck in place" inside? or is there thread internally as you just placed the bolt back into the hole ( reused correct)?
I think the skid factory used the Rhino Rack backbone mount. If you use this one you definitely need to drop the roof lining and remove the air con ducts. Much more secure mounting than the Ocam one though.
This video is a little off putting Each install is different especially if you have rear aircon. Luckily I just read these comments as I was about to buy Please make a video for a vehicle with rear aircon vents. Happy for you to use my vehicle in Sydney 2016 NX.
Hi Belligero, thanks for your comments. The difference is that in the air con model Pajero, the roof lining needs to be dropped a little further for more access, and there is some more to do than the basic non-air con in rear models. Regards,
Very difficult to install the middle bolt on the passenger side due to the third row air con vent. Will have to remove the roof lining or get an angled socket. Very frustrating not knowing this before attempting to install
Hi the installation looked straight forward I was wondering are all the front and rear fixing point fixed nut under the head lining so you only drop the centre headlining on my 2020 pajero
Hi Ross, thanks for your enquiry. For the front and rear, you'll use the factory provide mounts on the roof. For the centre, you'll lower the roof lining and to get in there.
@@rosscoombes5605 There is no differentiation between on and offroad with the OCAM roof racks. Although ours have not been rated, they can take twice or more weight than that specified by the vehicle manufacturer as the maximum load on the roof.
Very good video however you missed the most important part.... how the hell did you access the middle tent rack bolts..... it’s physically impossible to get a hand in there to put your bolt through or hold a nut underneath Please advise
Thinking of purchasing a tradesman rack but just wanting to know how much extra height the rail system and rack adds to the Pajero. Hoping to still get into 2.1m car parks without having to take it off
Hi Shaun, thanks for your enquiry. Just drop the roof lining slightly to get to the centre bolts. You don't need to remove the entire lining. Regards, Peter
@@OcamindustriesAu thank you very much for your quick response. I wish I knew this before I installed mine. The sales person on the phone said that no sealing is required. Bummer. Now I have to seal it from outside.
A few comments have been made that the entire roof lining needs to be removed for those with rear ac, can you confirm if this is the case or not, thanks
The rear AC vent is in the way of the middle bolt. You have to drop half the roof lining on that side to get to it. You don't need to drop complete but would make the job easier. It's only the drivers side, due to that vent.
@@OcamindustriesAu i have just finished installing the PASSENGER SIDE ocam rail for which the roof lining must be dropped enough to remove the one screw holding the aircon duct in place. Once screw is removed the duct will move out the way and the middle nut can be accessed
Hey Jacob, thanks for your enquiry. This one's designed to fit to the factory mounting points but you might be able to drop the roof lining and drill through the roof to get it fitted. It'd be similar as for many dual cab models. Here's a video with the dual cab install guide, ua-cam.com/video/iDQQOYec3zU/v-deo.html Best to check with Mitsubishi or even the forums for advice and if you decide to pursue it, could you please let us know what you find. We'll make some enquiries in the meantime. Thanks
big help installing my rack. thank you
Cheers Daniel. You're welcome!!
Legendary. Thanks heaps!!!
I have a nw with rear ac, there’s a screw on the duct ,I used a small stub screwdriver to remove it, push the duct forward then you have access to the middle screw .
Cheers Tyron. Much appreciated!
Just a warning to Exceed owners or any models that have rear air con vent, you will need to remove the roof lining to remove the air ducting to get to the middle bolt. Big job but thanks for the video it is very comprehensive.
Hey old emu, is it not as easy as just pulling back the headliner like what's shown in the videi? Im soon planning to install this rac on my paj with rear ac.
Thanks mate you have solved all my problems bought one today👍👍😀😀
Cheers David. Enjoy.
Thanks for the video... cool, you made it very simple to understand. All the best
Thanks Chester. Glad it helped!
Little tip for removing centre bolt.use a 10mm socket/ driver bit thats attached to a thin impact driver extention bit.makes it alot easier than using a thick socket extention bar
Awesome. Thank you Fishing Foreign Waters!
A word of warning if you buy the Rhino Rack Backbone mount it is totally different install procedure than this one. I know because I just did it. With the Rhino rack system you definitely need to drop the entire roof lining and remove the air con ducts otherwise you can't get to the bolt holes at the front and rear. A real pain of a job. Took me about a day and a half of steady work but eventually got there. A lot of stuff to pull out and put back again. It is worth it though as the mounting position is much more secure than using the existing plastic tabs.
Thanks for your feedback Don. The mounting system for the OCAM roof rack for the Pajero has been around since 2017. There has never been a problem with the mounting positions we use. It's a little challenging to get to the centre mount, but as long as an extended-length socket is used, it's quite manageable. Regards,
@@OcamindustriesAu Yes, I was quite surprised when I pulled it apart that the factory roof rails just connect to the plastic tabs on the roof at the front and the rear. The plastic tabs are in turn bolted through the roof by 2 bolts each and can only be accessed from within the cab (ie drop the roof lining/rear air con ducting). The middle support is the only one to have the bolt go through the roof and can be accessed as you have shown though the one on the passenger side needs the air con ducting unscrewing and pushing aside (fairly simple) . Seems to be a bit of a strange set up by Mitsubishi and as you say probably a secure mount point however I would definitely prefer to have the roof rack mount bolts go through the roof in all locations (though a lot of extra work!) - especially when off road with a fully loaded rack.
Thank you for sharing
Just so everyone is aware he shows the easy side to do the other side you have to take the head lining
Excellent
Cheers A.
Well done mate. Thanks for the video. Very helpful. 🔧🔩🎬
Thank you Asad. You're welcome!
Just completed this install on the weekend, took me about 7 hours all up. This includes removing the existing roof racks. The absolute worst part of the removal is the middle mount point. I was able to use a extended socket set to get to the bolt (10mm socket btw). You just have to pull down the roof lining slightly as per the video, passenger side was probably more difficult as there was even less room to work with. The kit only supplies 16 bolts to attach the rack to the rails, 4 for each corner. Will need to get another 16 for the interior brackets so that the cage doesn't rattle/vibrate as much. Installing the interior bracket bolts will be even harder as you can't get your hand underneath the cage to prop the bolts through.
How did you actually install middle bolts? I gave up :(
@@kogotochek I just had the bolt already in the socket extender and pushed it up into the slot. You can kind align it up when looking from the roof into the hole (top down).
The company reached out to me and sent me more bolts free of charge, great customer service.
Hi Joshua, im about to start my install after my brackets arrived well after my rack. all good tho. thanks for the heads up on bolt size for centre bracket. I also only recieved 16 bolts for the install of the rack to the brackets. ill need purchase another 16 to complete the job. does your paj have air con to the rear ?
Hey mate how much extra height did this add to the Pajero?
How the heck do you get into the passenger side roof !!
Good video
THANK YOU SO MUCH. I was going to do what the skid factory did on theirs and rip the headliner and aircon ducts out to get to the middle bolt etc, but you made this so simple.
I take it that the nuts for the front and back fixing are "stuck in place" inside? or is there thread internally as you just placed the bolt back into the hole ( reused correct)?
Hi Mark, you're welcome. Yes correct re front and rear mounts. Cheers again
I think the skid factory used the Rhino Rack backbone mount. If you use this one you definitely need to drop the roof lining and remove the air con ducts. Much more secure mounting than the Ocam one though.
This video is a little off putting
Each install is different especially if you have rear aircon.
Luckily I just read these comments as I was about to buy
Please make a video for a vehicle with rear aircon vents. Happy for you to use my vehicle in Sydney
2016 NX.
Hi Belligero, thanks for your comments. The difference is that in the air con model Pajero, the roof lining needs to be dropped a little further for more access, and there is some more to do than the basic non-air con in rear models. Regards,
@@OcamindustriesAu yeaaaah I won't buy it till I see better instructions
Roof lining is a pain especially when winging it
Very difficult to install the middle bolt on the passenger side due to the third row air con vent. Will have to remove the roof lining or get an angled socket. Very frustrating not knowing this before attempting to install
I am yet to install my roof rack. Is the passenger side not as easy as what's shown in this video, i have rear ac.
Hi the installation looked straight forward I was wondering are all the front and rear fixing point fixed nut under the head lining so you only drop the centre headlining on my 2020 pajero
Hi Ross, thanks for your enquiry. For the front and rear, you'll use the factory provide mounts on the roof. For the centre, you'll lower the roof lining and to get in there.
@@OcamindustriesAu I looked at a Rhino system and there’s you need to drop the whole head lining. Also how much weight can you put on 4x4 driving
@@rosscoombes5605 There is no differentiation between on and offroad with the OCAM roof racks. Although ours have not been rated, they can take twice or more weight than that specified by the vehicle manufacturer as the maximum load on the roof.
Very good video however you missed the most important part.... how the hell did you access the middle tent rack bolts..... it’s physically impossible to get a hand in there to put your bolt through or hold a nut underneath
Please advise
Hi Sam, we don't have a phone number for you. Can you please phone us on (03) 9357-0306. Ask for Peter
@@OcamindustriesAu would love to know how to do it...please advise
Put the screw on the end of an Alan key and poke it up
Thinking of purchasing a tradesman rack but just wanting to know how much extra height the rail system and rack adds to the Pajero. Hoping to still get into 2.1m car parks without having to take it off
hi there, apologies for a delayed reply. Depending on where you measure from... if you allow 250mm for the tradesman rack, you're safe.
I have an NS with no rear air con do I need to drop the entire hoodlining to remove the factory roof rails or just the centre bolts?
Hi Shaun, thanks for your enquiry. Just drop the roof lining slightly to get to the centre bolts. You don't need to remove the entire lining. Regards, Peter
Hi, will this fit an older style Pajero 2003?
НI Lachlan unfortunately no
Where can I get the rails. I have the basket but didn't come with the rails?
Hi Jack, thanks for your enquiry. Here's the link, www.ocamindustries.com.au/roof-rack-brackets-for-mitsubishi-pajero
With regards to the middle bolt. Does the OCAM rail come with something to make it water tight?
hi Blues Toolbox, apologies for the late reply. We recommend using Sikaflex 227.
@@OcamindustriesAu would silicon based seal be better as it is more UV stable than polyurethane
@@ipyonoti you could try. We always use and recommend Sikaflex 227
@@OcamindustriesAu thank you very much for your quick response. I wish I knew this before I installed mine. The sales person on the phone said that no sealing is required. Bummer. Now I have to seal it from outside.
Will the rack support any other branded roof tray?
Hi Callum, you may or may not be able to adapt the rails. Please contact your nearest OCAM store if you'd like to discuss specifics.
A few comments have been made that the entire roof lining needs to be removed for those with rear ac, can you confirm if this is the case or not, thanks
hi Dan, thanks for your message We'll check and advise.
The rear AC vent is in the way of the middle bolt. You have to drop half the roof lining on that side to get to it. You don't need to drop complete but would make the job easier. It's only the drivers side, due to that vent.
@@OcamindustriesAu thank you for providing this information i will report back in the next week or so once i complete the install
@@OcamindustriesAu i have just finished installing the PASSENGER SIDE ocam rail for which the roof lining must be dropped enough to remove the one screw holding the aircon duct in place. Once screw is removed the duct will move out the way and the middle nut can be accessed
@@dangra1235 where are you located
What if my pajero does not have the factory roof rails?
Hey Jacob, thanks for your enquiry. This one's designed to fit to the factory mounting points but you might be able to drop the roof lining and drill through the roof to get it fitted. It'd be similar as for many dual cab models. Here's a video with the dual cab install guide, ua-cam.com/video/iDQQOYec3zU/v-deo.html Best to check with Mitsubishi or even the forums for advice and if you decide to pursue it, could you please let us know what you find. We'll make some enquiries in the meantime. Thanks