How to Replace the Lock on a Thule Carrier

Thule makes its racks and carriers to be modular and accept Thule accessories such as the Thule LOCK cylinders. If you have a Thule carrier and want to use a new lock, take advantage of the Thule system. The process to change out the locks takes a few minutes and is done with no hand tools. When finished, place the spare lock keys and Thule cylinder lock tool in a safe location you will remember.

Things You'll Need

  • Thule replacement lock cylinder kit
  • Thule lock key-tool (included in kit)
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Instructions

    • 1

      Pull off the black stopper on the end of the carrier lock. Insert the Thule LOCK master tool-key into the current lock. Turn and remove the whole lock cylinder from the carrier.

    • 2

      Remove the master key and insert it into the new Thule lock cylinder. Push the cylinder, with the master tool key in it, into the carrier lock hole.

    • 3

      Place a finger over the lock and remove the master key, keeping the lock in the carrier.

    • 4

      Push the new Thule cylinder lock key into the cylinder and turn it 180 degrees to lock the cylinder into the carrier.

    • 5

      Pull the key out of the cylinder and place it in a safe and known location.