I have 2002 MP5. When I bought it from prev owner I removed the luggage carrier cross bars as had no need for them then plus it had been cannibalized to make it fit.
Now I want it back on and have put it together, figured out what parts I need and that they are hard to come by. However my main question, before I bother trying to source the parts, is what's the deal with the 9" gap in the rear carrier rail after installing the rear crossbar and the two little covers that go at either end of the rail gaps. I found a photo online that shows the gap and exposed rail (ignore the arrow). If left like that I can imagine rain will penetrate the carrier rail holes and leak through to the cabin. Or am I worryingly about nothing?
The parts schematic does not show any cover or insert that would protect that area - as far as I can see anyway.
Now I want it back on and have put it together, figured out what parts I need and that they are hard to come by. However my main question, before I bother trying to source the parts, is what's the deal with the 9" gap in the rear carrier rail after installing the rear crossbar and the two little covers that go at either end of the rail gaps. I found a photo online that shows the gap and exposed rail (ignore the arrow). If left like that I can imagine rain will penetrate the carrier rail holes and leak through to the cabin. Or am I worryingly about nothing?
The parts schematic does not show any cover or insert that would protect that area - as far as I can see anyway.