Put the car in park and engage the emergency brake.
How to adjust rav4 roof rack.
For some reason there is only one more locking point you can move forward to from there you are on your own but normally it is just the last bit you need.
Pry under the interior side of each leg cover with a screwdriver creating a gap.
Locate the lock knobs for each side of the cross rails there are eight two on each side of each cross rail.
Repeat this for the other side.
Undo the screw and move the bars.
The end of the rails feature leg covers that taper.
Turn the engine off.
How to remove the roof rack crossbars on a rav4.
Turn them counterclockwise to loosen them.
Stand on a step stool and examine the roof rack rails at the rear end of your rav4.